Lead Horticulturist - Escondido, United States - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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Escondido, United States

23 hours ago

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Description

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 MISSION
The Lead Horticulturist supervises crews engaged in a wide variety of horticultural duties, both skilled and unskilled.

Lead Horticulturist consistently demonstrates leadership in supporting and mentoring staff, as well as cultivating positive relationships with internal and external customers.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Schedules, supervises, and inspects
  • Participates in the work of gardening crews
  • Mows, edges, irrigates, and fertilizes lawns
  • Fertilizes and cultivates plantings and shrubs
  • Prepares new areas for planting
  • Plants and transplants
  • Nurtures seedlings and other new plantings
  • Collects seeds
  • Understands department Mission and Vision Statements
  • Answers questions from the public
  • Conducts tours when needed
  • Travels to offsite campuses and other areas in the field
  • Drives motorize vehicles on and off grounds
  • Model for punctuality and professionalism
  • Exemplifies the highest standard of work ethics
  • Performs consistently above Society performance standards

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Lead Horticulturist should be able to communicate and work effectively with others, work in a team environment and motivate others, multi-task and prioritize, give directions effectively, deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment, perform each Essential job function at a high level.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

  • JOB EXPERIENCE
  • Four years of work experience is preferred. Education, training and/or experience which would clearly demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills listed; an example of which would be four or more years of experience in commercial gardening, supplemented by specialized horticultural training
  • EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Current valid California Driver's license in good standing
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Methods of soil conditioning, testing and preparation
  • Proper watering techniques
  • Equipment operation and safety precautions
  • Plant classification, identification, and maintenance requirements
  • Plant propagation
  • Layout of the Zoo or Safari Park
  • Effective customer relations skills
  • Effective leadership skills
  • Principles and practices of training and supervision
  • Communicate and work effectively with others
  • Work in a team environment and motivate others
  • Multitask and prioritize
  • Give directions effectively
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with others in a diverse environment
  • Perform each Essential job function at a high level
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

  • Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  • Family Passes
  • Complimentary Tickets
  • Local and In-House Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Location: Escondido, CA
  • Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position
  • If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union
  • Hourly Rate: $29.81
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.


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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