Horticulturist

About the role

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Play an important role in Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of horticulture, including Plant ID
• Proper and responsible pruning
• Planting and re-potting techniques
• Properly maintaining an ever-developing plant nursery and greenhouses
• Caring for our extensive, rare, and endangered plant collection
• Assisting our crew of Horticulturists and Plant Conservationists with ongoing projects
• Assisting with inventorying our growing plant collection
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Requirements

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors is a must!
• Comfort working outdoors in year-round Carolina weather (Shirts and jackets provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Valid driver's license
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

Qualifications

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors is a must!

Comfort working outdoors in year-round Carolina weather (Shirts and jackets provided)

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team

Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required

Valid driver's license

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

Skills

• Passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Physical stamina and endurance for outdoor work
• Attention to detail for plant care and maintenance
• Strong organizational skills for inventorying and project management
• Safe work practices and adherence to safety policies

Benefits

• Safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Regular Full-Time