Horticulture Assistant

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Fayetteville, United States Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Full time

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is seeking a Horticulture Assistant to work side-by-side with the Horticulture Team. The ideal candidate will be consistently available weekday mornings (occasionally Saturday or Sunday mornings) and will lead with a professional and pleasant attitude.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Help maintain the health and appearance of the garden
  • Assist the Horticulture Teamwith weeding, mulching, planting, watering,raking, pruning, fertilization and pest management
  • Work with hand tools and basic light machinery (ex. small diggers and tillers)
  • Maintain BGO tools and equipment; operate BGO tools and equipment safely
  • Engage with BGO guests in a professional and pleasant manner
  • Other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in all weather conditions
  • Ability to continuously walk, stand, bend, twist, push, pull and/orstoop
  • Ability to work independently and in small groups
  • Use of pesticides on garden and in greenhouse (proper PPE will be provided)
  • Experience with and knowledge of a wide variety of plant materials