Oversees the care and installation of the exterior gardens and landscapes at both Franklin Park and Stone Zoo. Supervise Volunteers, community service workers, seasonal employees, and interns on an assigned basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the care and installation of the exterior gardens and landscapes at both Franklin Park Zoo and Stone
• Provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Participates in all aspects of landscape construction and exhibit construction as pertains to the Plants trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seed and

• Participates in the development and implementation of educational and interpretive programs relating to the temperate plant collection for Zoo staff and guests.
• Participates in the development and implementation of browse/toxic plant program with Administers IPM as
• Solicits donations of temperate plants and maintains relationships with donors.

• Coordinates pick-up or delivery of plants
• Sends acknowledgement letters to plant donors and maintains records of donations
• Submits proposals for development and improvements to temperate collections, exhibits or botanical
• Develops conservation programs that relate to temperate plant donations
• Waters trees, shrubs, plants and flowers utilizing irrigation systems, sprinklers, hoses or by hand

Performs all aspects of plant maintenance including: weeding, deadheading, pruning, fertilizing, transplanting, dividing, propagation, mulching and winterizing.

• Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance including: raking, sweeping, blowing, snow removal, sanding and salting, mowing, edging and grading.
• Operates machinery including: mowers, hedgers, weed-wackers, chainsaws, snow throwers, rota-tillers, skid steer loaders, Back-hoe loaders, tractors and sod cutters.
  

• Monitors Zoo grounds to make sure they are safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for Zoo guests and staff
• Purchase plants, parts, and materials as directed.

• Interacts with and answers questions of Zoo guests by providing information about the Zoo and acts as good-will ambassador for the Zoo

Minimum Job Requirements

• College degree in Horticulture or related science and/or 3-5 years' professional experience in the field of horticulture or landscaping or some combination thereof.

• Ability to provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work under conditions including adverse weather and heights

Horticulturist-Temperate Collections

• Must have the ability and willingness to work independently and as a team member
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Must have a good work history
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Zoo New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice

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