Myriad Botanical Gardens seeks to increase the quality of life and vibrancy by creating and sustaining a world-class public garden and offering quality horticultural, cultural and recreational programs and events for all.

Summary:

Position reports to the Associate Director of Horticulture and Grounds and is responsible for maintaining the children’s garden while practicing and maintaining high horticultural standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of horticultural excellence within the Children’s Garden by performing routine garden care including planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming/pruning, weeding and mulching.
• Plan and execute seasonal change outs in raised vegetable gardens, containers and annual beds.
• Create engaging plant displays throughout the year.
• Collaborate with various departments and staff to design and install displays for special events and festivals.
• Must have a keen eye for garden detail.
• Will work with irrigator to help make small repairs and schedule appropriate water times.
• Must be able to use power tools and equipment such as weed eaters, mowers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Must be able to assume responsibility for following all procedures and guidelines related to safety, safe equipment operations, and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Observe and remember details, establish and meet garden project completion schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Follow specified procedures in performing single or multi-task assignments and may work as a member of a crew with other staff or volunteers or work individually. Daily assignments are received verbally and/or in writing from the supervisor.
• Horticulturists should have a friendly, polite, service-oriented demeanor and interact with the public when appropriate. This position requires working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Horticulture background preferred.
• General knowledge of health and safety requirements as it relates to gardening tasks and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Office).
• Ability to follow procedures used to repair or replace various items.
• Experience in using tools, work aids and hand/power tools.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with other team members.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely.

Work Environment

• Outside, continually exposed to heat, cold, humidity, dust, etc.
• Exposed to plant and tree pollens, bee or wasp stings, poison oak, ivy, or sumac and/or other allergy causing agents.
• Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces such as wet sidewalks, mud and oil.
• Exposed to hazards due to lifting, cleaning, and using tools and/or equipment.
• Will work near moving objects such as traffic and equipment.
• Exposed to toxins and chemical irritants such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to bend, twist, or reach.
• Vision and hearing corrected or non-corrected to perform daily tasks and use equipment in a safe and secure manner.

Additional Job Requirements

• Clearance of background check.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Park Management Company, Inc., Myriad Gardens Foundation, and Scissortail Park Foundation are Equal Opportunity employers, committed to providing a work environment and employment opportunities free from discrimination. Hiring, promotion, training, personnel and all other policies are created and maintained in accordance with individual job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Park Management Company, Inc., Myriad Gardens Foundation, and Scissortail Park Foundation supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application, interview, or hiring process, please notify Human Resources to make arrangements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73102: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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