TRAIL HORTICULTURIST SUPERVISOR
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![]() United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
![]() 1201 North Galvin Parkway (Show on map) | |
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Description Position Purpose A participating member of the Trail Horticulture team responsible for the health, care and growth of plant material used in the Garden's dynamic trails, gardens and displays with the goal of achieving the highest level of excellence in alignment with best practices in horticultural care for desert plants and visitor experience. Directly supervises a team of Gardeners to assist in the maintenance of assigned areas. Essential Duties
Salary Range: $51,600 - $61,900 annually Requirements
Equipment Used Typical office equipment. This role will also use small hand tools (loppers, pruners, pick axe, shovels, sharp shooter, etc.) and some power tools (chainsaw) and construction equipment (scissor lift, fork lift, trencher) for landscape maintenance and care. Internal Communication Regular communication with Garden staff and volunteers. External Communication Interaction with Garden visitors, plant sale customers and vendors. Working Conditions Must be able to walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, see, hear, speak, read, and type. Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder or scissor lift to 15'-20'. Frequently moves and lifts materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Consistently works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, humidity and extreme heat during summer months. The Horticulture department implements a summer schedule to support the safety and well-being of staff working outside. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when necessary and feasible, to allow a qualified individual to perform essential job functions. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Desert Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. The Garden fosters and supports workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion to honor the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all, to celebrate successes, and to cultivate individual and institutional excellence. All employees will help add to the Garden's diversity and fully embrace it. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and deliverables of the role. This is not a contract and should not be viewed as such. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or his/her/their designee. |