Horticultural Technician 2
Under the supervision of the Park Operations Manager and/or higher-level personnel, the Horticultural Technician 2 will perform a variety of duties relating to the care and maintenance of plantings, gardens, vegetation and lawn maintenance at Jones Beach State Park 1. operating in an independent manner, does planting, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, spraying, pruning and trimming of valuable, rare or specialized trees, shrubs, vines and flowers and identifies and supervises or otherwise handles the removal of invasive species; 2. inspects the operating area to identify potential safety hazards, needs for skilled maintenance, landscaping requirements, litter control, refuse removal, etc., report findings to supervisor(s) and/or undertakes corrective action; takes soil samples and performs soil analysis; 3. curates outdoor herbaceous and woody plant collections; identifies plant growth, nutrient, insect and disease problems, taking the appropriate corrective and remedial action, consulting as needed with supervisor(s); researches and assesses the best horticultural practices for managing the living collections; documents, reports, and catalogs plant-related information; 4. selectively prunes plants to correct structural defects, to thin excessive growth within the plant's framework and to remove portions of the plant damaged by disease, storm or insects to retain or restore the natural form of the plant; 5. selectively formulates and applies herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers to plant material to counteract insect and/or disease problems; 6. develops management plans for outdoor gardens and living collections; maintains display beds through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, raking and fertilization; 7. performs appropriate soil preparation and planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; performs seasonal landscaping work including planting, pruning, clean-up, bulb planting, dividing and transplanting, leaf removal; 8. operates and maintains hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as pruning equipment, soil cultivators, roto-tillers, mowers, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc. 9. supervises lower level and seasonal staff and volunteers in the care of plant material, and provides for materials and supplies in support of this work; assists with training and support of seasonal gardeners and interns; 10. operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties; 11. may be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned; 12. performs routine manual maintenance tasks required to develop, maintain and repair associated plantings, buildings, roads and equipment; 13. maintains equipment and supplies properly and ensures that they are stored safely; 14. performs snow and ice control measures and maintains grounds and structures as needed;
Job Function
Under the supervision of the Park Operations Manager and/or higher-level personnel, the Horticultural Technician 2 will perform a variety of duties relating to the care and maintenance of plantings, gardens, vegetation and lawn maintenance at Jones Beach State Park 1. operating in an independent manner, does planting, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, spraying, pruning and trimming of valuable, rare or specialized trees, shrubs, vines and flowers and identifies and supervises or otherwise handles the removal of invasive species; 2. inspects the operating area to identify potential safety hazards, needs for skilled maintenance, landscaping requirements, litter control, refuse removal, etc., report findings to supervisor(s) and/or undertakes corrective action; takes soil samples and performs soil analysis; 3. curates outdoor herbaceous and woody plant collections; identifies plant growth, nutrient, insect and disease problems, taking the appropriate corrective and remedial action, consulting as needed with supervisor(s); researches and assesses the best horticultural practices for managing the living collections; documents, reports, and catalogs plant-related information; 4. selectively prunes plants to correct structural defects, to thin excessive growth within the plant's framework and to remove portions of the plant damaged by disease, storm or insects to retain or restore the natural form of the plant; 5. selectively formulates and applies herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers to plant material to counteract insect and/or disease problems; 6. develops management plans for outdoor gardens and living collections; maintains display beds through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, raking and fertilization; 7. performs appropriate soil preparation and planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; performs seasonal landscaping work including planting, pruning, clean-up, bulb planting, dividing and transplanting, leaf removal; 8. operates and maintains hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as pruning equipment, soil cultivators, roto-tillers, mowers, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc. 9. supervises lower level and seasonal staff and volunteers in the care of plant material, and provides for materials and supplies in support of this work; assists with training and support of seasonal gardeners and interns; 10. operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties; 11. may be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned; 12. performs routine manual maintenance tasks required to develop, maintain and repair associated plantings, buildings, roads and equipment; 13. maintains equipment and supplies properly and ensures that they are stored safely; 14. performs snow and ice control measures and maintains grounds and structures as needed;
Salary Range:
From $43970 to $56324 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Either 1. four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. This experience must include one year of supervisory experience; Or 2. an associate's or higher-level degree as described in option one and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control; Or 3. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in horticulture, agronomy, forestry, or an agricultural related field. Experience working in a florist shop is not qualifying.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Job Function
Under the supervision of the Park Operations Manager and/or higher-level personnel, the Horticultural Technician 2 will perform a variety of duties relating to the care and maintenance of plantings, gardens, vegetation and lawn maintenance at Jones Beach State Park 1. operating in an independent manner, does planting, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, spraying, pruning and trimming of valuable, rare or specialized trees, shrubs, vines and flowers and identifies and supervises or otherwise handles the removal of invasive species; 2. inspects the operating area to identify potential safety hazards, needs for skilled maintenance, landscaping requirements, litter control, refuse removal, etc., report findings to supervisor(s) and/or undertakes corrective action; takes soil samples and performs soil analysis; 3. curates outdoor herbaceous and woody plant collections; identifies plant growth, nutrient, insect and disease problems, taking the appropriate corrective and remedial action, consulting as needed with supervisor(s); researches and assesses the best horticultural practices for managing the living collections; documents, reports, and catalogs plant-related information; 4. selectively prunes plants to correct structural defects, to thin excessive growth within the plant's framework and to remove portions of the plant damaged by disease, storm or insects to retain or restore the natural form of the plant; 5. selectively formulates and applies herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and fertilizers to plant material to counteract insect and/or disease problems; 6. develops management plans for outdoor gardens and living collections; maintains display beds through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, raking and fertilization; 7. performs appropriate soil preparation and planting of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; performs seasonal landscaping work including planting, pruning, clean-up, bulb planting, dividing and transplanting, leaf removal; 8. operates and maintains hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as pruning equipment, soil cultivators, roto-tillers, mowers, sprayers, saws, tillers, trimmers, etc. 9. supervises lower level and seasonal staff and volunteers in the care of plant material, and provides for materials and supplies in support of this work; assists with training and support of seasonal gardeners and interns; 10. operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties; 11. may be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned; 12. performs routine manual maintenance tasks required to develop, maintain and repair associated plantings, buildings, roads and equipment; 13. maintains equipment and supplies properly and ensures that they are stored safely; 14. performs snow and ice control measures and maintains grounds and structures as needed;
Salary Range:
From $43970 to $56324 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Either 1. four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control. This experience must include one year of supervisory experience; Or 2. an associate's or higher-level degree as described in option one and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, which includes plant pest and disease detection and control; Or 3. a bachelor's or higher-level degree in horticulture, agronomy, forestry, or an agricultural related field. Experience working in a florist shop is not qualifying.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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