Horticulturist II

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Salt Lake County, Utah is currently recruiting for a Horticulturist II position.  This is an ever expanding facility, soon to be the fifth largest aquarium in the United States, in a fast pace environment working with a diverse collection of plants.  There is plenty of sun, snowboarding/skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor fun experiences! 

Qualifications:

• A college degree (A.A, A.S, B.A, OR B.S) is required with an emphasis in Horticulture or other plant science course work. Equivalent hands-on work experience/knowledge will be considered. 
• Experience maintaining numerous types of plants with various cultural practices 
• Experience and knowledge of plants, pests, diseases, and nutrition 
• Must have experience maintaining various types of both indoor and outdoor plant materials 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  

• Valid Utah driver's license 
• Must possess current or be willing to obtain, negative TB test results 

Critical Skills/Competencies:

• Attention to detail 
• Excellent troubleshooting skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Working knowledge of best management practices on plant care 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care of plant materials 
• Perform watering and cleanup functions without direct supervision 
• Maintain plant materials in public areas at a high level of quality 
• Make daily observations of plants for health and report the suspected incidence of pests and/or disease immediately to the Horticulture Manager 
• Maintain a clean work area to facilitate a presentable and safe environment for work and behind the scenes tours 
• Demonstrate flexibility in completing tasks, which may extend before or after normal working hours and/or to weekends and holidays 
• Provide alternate coverage for the Horticulturist team
• Display an ability to identify problems and provide potential solutions
• Mentor/work with level I Horticulture staff
• Proactive approach to maintaining plants and plant spaces  
• Maintain supplies and equipment needed for the department 
• While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time.
• The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate.
• The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in adherence to the policies.