Horticulturist

About the role

Under general supervision, complete landscape maintenance functions, including all aspects of plant health care and day-to-day operations involving horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all activities in alignment with principles and integrity of the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
• Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day-to-day horticultural operation.
• Follow all operating and horticulture policies and procedures on a continuous basis to ensure safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Complete landscape tasks including but not limited to cutbacks, leaf removal, mulching, pruning, weeding, mowing, string trimming, planting, deadheading, and pesticide applications.
• Utilize, inspect, and complete minor repairs of irrigation systems.
• Complete plant health care practices including scouting for plant diseases and insects, proper watering, applying pesticides per protocol, and applying fertilizer in correct amounts.
• Communicate needed materials and plants for horticulture operations.
• Complete plant designs as necessary.
• Train and guide volunteers and/or temporary assistants to safely help in tasks as needed or as assigned.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in horticulture or 2 years of experience in horticulture or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable through the park’s insurance carrier.
• Must have or be able to acquire Oklahoma pesticide license.

Skills

• Desire and ability to enhance The Gathering Place brand and its executive team in the best interest of the Community, The George Kaiser Family Foundation, donors, and all stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience with public parks and/or horticulture operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate equipment as necessary.
• Proficient with Word and Excel and able to adapt well to various other computer programs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to complete the physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, typical of a laborer, landscaper, and/or installation crew.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; dig; rake; twist; and use hands.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Requires occasional carries up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two-wheel hand truck.
• Must be willing and able to work varied and long shifts including holidays, weekends, and events.
• May be subject to exposure to excessive noise, extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, dust, or chemicals, and require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Applicants, regardless of whether they are a medical marijuana licensee, must receive a negative result on a 10-panel, pre-placement drug screening to include THC, prior to beginning work.

Benefits

• 401(k) Non-Elective Contribution
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Parental Leave for both moms and dads