Horticulturist

Overview Primatara, a picturesque estate & horse farm in Springfield, Missouri, is looking for a horticulturist to cultivate and maintain the property’s landscapes. Benefits Excellent Health Insurance Benefits at Reasonable Rates HSA Benefits Dental & Vision Plans Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc. A Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy Vacation & Sick Time On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center, Cardio Lounge, Aerobics & Yoga Classes, Basketball Court On Site Salon & Spa On Site Restaurant On Site Daycare Center On Site Doctor’s Office & Chiropractor Competitive Salary for this Position Yearly Prime Inc. Shareholder’s Bonus Responsibilities Bioswale maintenance, including separation and removal of vegetation. Propagation, irrigation, and pest management of plants. Control plant growth regulation through mixing and testing fertilizers and monitoring any injectors that are being utilized. Manage scheduling for timing of appropriate planting. Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, and sprayers. Maintain required knowledge of established garden plants and understand their cultural requirements. Support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening, and integrated pest management. Turf and lawn maintenance. Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge Ground maintenance knowledge is preferred and understanding how to use and operate lawn care equipment is helpful. Abilities The work can be repetitive and physically demanding. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers. Must be able to work independently and also as part of a team environment. Experience, Education, and Training Post-Secondary education is beneficial but not required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences degree, or at least 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification Certification of a Pesticide Applicator’s License is preferred. Physical Requirements This position requires constant standing, walking, forward reaching, pedal control, and grasping; frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, handling, climbing and reaching. Candidate must be able to lift and carry 50lbs and also push and pull a push mower seasonally. Miscellaneous Requirements Candidate must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc. The physical is job specific and will test strength and mobility. #J-18808-Ljbffr