Job Information
CITY OF SOUTH BEND NB-FT-Horticulturist Tech-Park Maint in South Bend, Indiana
Title
NB-FT-Horticulturist Tech-Park Maint
Open Date
12/31/2024
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining
Non-Bargaining
Division
Venues Parks and Arts
Location
Facilities and Grounds
Reports To
Mary Wojcik, Horticulturist/Brent Thompson, Forester
Schedule
Pay Rate
$54,403
Description
Salary: $54,403
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Horticulturist position works with the City Horticulturist to plan and maintain landscape and container plantings and manage invasive species and agronomic weeds throughout VPA parks and properties, including along the St. Joseph River. The Assistant Horticulturist works with ornamental annual and perennial woody and herbaceous plants and Indiana native species. The Horticulturist may be asked to participate in City-sponsored events, including educational presentations, guided park tours, volunteer group activities, and career fair tables. The Horticulturist may perform other duties as assigned. Reports to City Horticulturist.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and Safety.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Not a Supervisory role. May be asked to lead volunteer groups or guide seasonal employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
Weed landscape beds and native plantings, including natural areas
Commercial herbicide application
Fertilize container and in-ground beds
Prune landscape shrubs and small woody plants as needed
Mulch landscape beds
Regular watering of container plants; supplemental watering of un-irrigated landscape beds
Care of propagation/nursery stock grown onsite
Leaf blowing and removal, as necessary
Trash clean up, as necessary
Keep records of daily work logs
Assist with holiday dcor
Maintain hand tools and equipment
Weed eating and brush cutting, as necessary
Maintain a positive attitude with the public