Horticulturist - San Diego Zoo Safari Park Job at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Horticulturist under direction, performs routine horticulture tasks, grounds maintenance, and tree related work of assigned area; develops new area when necessary. This position reports to a Lead/Supervisor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace
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HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Horticulturist under direction, performs routine horticulture tasks, grounds maintenance, and tree related work of assigned area; develops new area when necessary. This position reports to a Lead/Supervisor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Mows, edges, irrigates and fertilizes lawns
- Fertilizes and cultivates plantings and shrubs
- Prepares new areas for planting
- Plants transplants and nurtures seedlings and other new plantings
- Collects seeds
- Prunes shrubbery and trees
- Rakes, sweeps and generally maintains an appealing appearance to grounds
- Controls pests
- Answers questions from the public
- May drive motorize vehicles on and off grounds
- JOB EXPERIENCE
- Prior commercial gardening and tree work desired
- EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing
- SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- A variety of plants, plant materials and growth principles
- Horticultural soil conditions and preparations
- Methods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticides
- Working knowledge of tree removal and maintenance practices
- Proper watering techniques
- Work safety practices
- Layout of the Zoo/Safari Park
- Effective customer relations skills
- Comprehend and follow instructions
- Communicate and work effectively with others
- Work in a team environment and motivate others
- Follow directions effectively
- Deal tactfully and courteously with others
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Location: Escondido, CA
- Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - if selected there will be union fees and dues to be paid to the Union
- Hourly Wage: $21.16
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace
Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.