Horticulture Assistant

3 weeks ago

Orlando, Florida, United States City of Orlando Full time
Description

Who We Are


Orlando Venues has been the proud home to Central Florida's best in sports and entertainment since its inception in 1989. The dynamic City of Orlando department operates five distinct venues including KIA Center, Camping World Stadium, Tinker Field, Mennello Museum of American Art and Harry P. Leu Gardens. Between hosting high-profile sporting events like Wrestlemania, NFL Pro Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend to big-name concerts and music festivals like Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Harry Styles, Beyoncé and EDC Orlando to family shows, art exhibitions and countless other diverse offerings, our venues cater to residents and tourists alike year-round while enhancing the quality of life throughout our community.

For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise. Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.


Nature of Work
Horticulture Assistants are responsible for the cultivation, care, and management of large scale collections of botanical species of trees, palms, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, groundcovers, flowers, ornamental plants, and hardscapes under the supervision of Horticulture Specialists. Such duties include planning and designing specialized areas and thematic displays throughout the Gardens seasonally employing Best Management Practices in horticulture. This position requires some knowledge of plant science, and plant care techniques including pest control, soil management, and disease mitigation. Oversees staff, volunteer, and community service teams including scheduling, training and supervising. Interacts with the visiting public and assists with Gardens special events, programs, and activities. Horticulture Assistants may work in a variety of outdoor settings, such as the Gardens greenhouse and nursery under moderate supervision, and work is evaluated for quality control regularly through observations, discussions, and results obtained.

WORK LOCATION: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, Florida
Minimum Requirements

Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Class E License required.

IMPORTANT:To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or

Supplemental Information
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
  • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
  • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

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