Horticulturist Ii Jobs

Performs advanced-level work involving the installation, production, maintenance, cultivation, and licensed chemical pesticide application of the botanical collections, greenhouse displays, and outdoor landscapes, plant life of city parks, grounds, and medians. Performs plant-related tasks, records, and performs plant health evaluations and assessments. May specialize in horticulture work such as permanent plant collections, changing floricultural installations, and work on outdoor gardens, including zoo exhibits. Follows horticulture industry-standard safety practices involving ergonomics, pesticide application, personal protection equipment, and other equipment. Trains and leads the work of volunteers, interns, and other staff to ensure quality plant maintenance, design, and display. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Information about the current opening: The current opening is a full-time position at Como Conservatory at 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN.
Find out about Como Conservatory here: Como Zoo Conservatory
Typical Duties:

• Provides and leads others in providing care to plant collections, greenhouse floriculture crops, and botanical garden displays, and zoo displays, greenhouse floriculture crops, outdoor landscapes, and plant life of city parks, grounds, and medians.
• Uses and maintains hand and power tools and equipment. Maintains an inventory of tools, equipment, and materials as assigned. Makes minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Applies pesticide to plant collections, botanical garden displays, and greenhouse floriculture crops. Assists with maintenance of chemical and fertilizer inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) compliance records.
• Drives and operates motorized vehicles safely and efficiently as assigned.
• Reviews, edits, and develops short presentations for public presentations or onsite programs.
• Designs pots, gardens, exhibits, or displays.
• Leads, as assigned, horticulture work such as tropical or temperate plant collection, specialized botanical or landscape garden displays, zoo exhibits, or production of greenhouse floriculture crops.

Requirements may be met by one of the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related plant science degree such as botany, agriculture, greenhouse management or floriculture; and two years of experience in horticulture or a related industry, not including sales.
• Six years of experience in horticulture or a related industry, not including sales.
• An Associate’s Degree in Horticulture or a closely related plant science degree such as botany, agriculture, greenhouse management or floriculture; and four years of experience in horticulture or a related industry, not including sales.

• Upload or submit the following documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
  • A resume (optional)
  • A Minnesota Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (written tests part A and E) if applicable
• A resume (optional)
• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• A Minnesota Department of Agriculture Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (written tests part A and E) if applicable

Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Nastassia Leigh at 651-266-6476
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: [email protected]
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Program
• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation

• Long Term Care Insurance
• Dental
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance