San Diego Zoo
Horticulturist - San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSIONThe Horticulturist under direction, performs routine horticulture tasks, grounds maintenance, and tree related work of assigned area; develops new area when necessary. This position reports to a Lead/Supervisor.WHAT YOU WILL DOMows, edges, irrigates and fertilizes lawnsFertilizes and cultivates plantings and shrubsPrepares new areas for plantingPlants transplants and nurtures seedlings and other new plantingsCollects seedsPrunes shrubbery and treesRakes, sweeps and generally maintains an appealing appearance to groundsAnswers questions from the publicMay drive motorized vehicles on and off groundsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORJOB EXPERIENCEPrior commercial gardening and tree work desiredEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEA variety of plants, plant materials and growth principlesHorticultural soil conditions and preparationsMethods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticidesWorking knowledge of tree removal and maintenance practicesProper watering techniquesWork safety practicesLayout of the Zoo/Safari ParkEffective customer relations skillsComprehend and follow instructionsCommunicate and work effectively with othersWork in a team environment and motivate othersFollow directions effectivelyDeal tactfully and courteously with othersSOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBERFree admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari ParkFamily PassesComplimentary TicketsLocal and In-House DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramIMPORTANT DETAILSPosition Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the unionHourly Rate: $22.07Fraudulent RecruitingBeware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug-free workplace.
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SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEA variety of plants, plant materials and growth principlesHorticultural soil conditions and preparationsMethods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticidesWorking knowledge of tree removal and maintenance practicesProper watering techniquesWork safety practicesLayout of the Zoo/Safari ParkEffective customer relations skillsComprehend and follow instructionsCommunicate and work effectively with othersWork in a team environment and motivate othersFollow directions effectivelyDeal tactfully and courteously with othersSOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBERFree admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari ParkFamily PassesComplimentary TicketsLocal and In-House DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramIMPORTANT DETAILSPosition Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the unionHourly Rate: $22.07Fraudulent RecruitingBeware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug-free workplace.
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