ASSISTANT HORTICULTURIST

Occupational Summary

Perform horticultural duties involved in the preparation and maintenance of plants to include preparation of soils, planting, pruning and spraying; assist the Horticulturist with various activities.

Work Performed

Perform horticultural duties involved in the preparation and maintenance of plants to include preparation of soils, planting, propagating, pruning, mulching, weeding, watering, and treatment of pest issues as required. Assist in maintaining plant collection records include updating information and labeling plants.

Confer with Curator and Horticulturist to determine planting needs, resolve special problems and provide technical knowledge and assistance.

Safely operate and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment to include trucks, tractors and specialized garden tools and a variety of hand-held power tools required to maintain botanical specimens. Must be familiar with all necessary PPE.

In the absence of the Curator and Horticulturist, make decisions concerning garden maintenance, equipment use and resolving and reporting mechanical problems.

Assist in training employees, interns, student workers, and volunteers. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Required Qualifications at this Level

education/Training: Work requires knowledge of botany or horticulture normally acquired through a two-year Associate degree program in horticulture or two years post-secondary education in botany or a related field.

experience: Work requires one year of experience in horticulture or related area to acquire technical skills necessary to perform such duties as plant cultivation, plant propagation, plant selection and other duties consistent with greenhouse maintenance. Public Garden experience preferred.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A valid driver’s license is required.

Must be able to obtain North Carolina Pesticide License.

Apply through Duke Careers and submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $26.62. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires knowledge of botany or horticulture normally acquired through a two year Associate degree program in horticulture or two years post secondary education in botany or a related field. Must be able to obtain North Carolina Pesticide License

Experience

Work requires one year of experience in horticulture or related areato acquire technical skills necessary to perform such duties as plant cultivation, plant propagation, plant selection and other duties consistent with greenhouse maintenance. Public Garden experience preferred. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A valid driver’s license is required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

Duke is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.