Horticultural Specialist I

1 month ago

Saint Petersburg, United States City of St. Petersburg Full time $18 - $27

This is part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), semi-skilled manual work in the City’s botanical gardens, requiring the application of skills and knowledge above the basic laboring level. Work includes use of specialized hand tools, power tools, and equipment to perform planting, mulching, tree trimming, blowing, mowing, pond maintenance and minor repairs at Sunken Gardens which is open to the general public. Work is primarily outdoors, performing manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions, and could include some basic care of animals such as birds, fish, and turtles. Working hours vary and will include weekends and some holidays.

Salary: $18.08 - $27.01 Hourly

Close Date: 12-04-2024 (11:59 PM)


To Qualify


Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

  • Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.
  • Have one (1) year of experience in landscape maintenance, nursery, or horticulture operations.
  • Have some knowledge of plant biology and the common and botanical names of local trees, plants, and flowers.
  • Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Be available to work varying hours to include weekends and holidays.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

  • Have some experience with irrigation systems.
  • Have some computer knowledge.
  • Are able to perform basic repairs and maintenance of equipment.


Selection Process


IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.


How To Apply


Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

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