Horticulture Seasonal

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence RI

Description

2021 Part-time, Seasonal Horticulturist Job Posting Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the nation’s oldest zoos, exhibiting over 100 animal species. Our culture is built on our core values -community, fun, innovation, diversity, integrity, sustainability, and excellence. We value our role in the community as a treasured place for families and a trusted resource for learning; we create a sense of community for our staff and contribute to the global conservation community. We provide a fun experience for our guests and believe that a fun environment is essential to create a great workplace. We are willing to take risks, to propose novel ideas and to think “out of the box”. Bold dreams are welcome here. We act with respect toward all. We value diversity and are intolerant of bias. Integrity and honesty drive our business practices and our relationships with each other and our constituents. We are driven by our vision of greater sustainability in our environmental practices and in our business model. We believe that by establishing a sustainable financial base we can best achieve our goals. We are always striving for excellence. We work to exceed expectations in all areas. We welcome all who share our core values! RWPZ is currently recruiting for part-time, Horticulturists. Under the supervision of the Manager of Buildings/Grounds Maintenance and Horticulture, the Horticulturalist is responsible for all plant material within the Zoo and RWP Carousel including, but not limited to, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, mulching and leaf removal. RESPONSIBILITIES • Plant floral or ornamental plant and trees. • Care and maintenance of all plant material within the Zoo including but not limited to, weeding, fertilizing, pruning and mulching. • Irrigation of plants and lawns (public and off-exhibits areas). • Daily operations and maintenance of the Greenhouse. • When necessary, plan for the freezing, winterizing of plants. • Landscaping inventories. Grass cutting, including trimming and edging. • Special event setup of plant material. • Identification of toxic plants. • Participation and coordination of leaf removal. • Follow all Zoo procedures in regards t driving and maintaining Zoo vehicles and motorized equipment. • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager of Buildings/Grounds Maintenance and Horticulture and/or the Deputy Director of Operations. • Assist in other areas if the Operations department including, but not limited to, crowd control and evacuation. CRITERIA Experience and Education: High school equivalent plus one year experience in landscape design, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills and Aptitudes: • Knowledge and use of plant materials. • Proficient in hand power tools, snow blower, grass mower, etc.. • Cooperative attitude. • Highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with the public. • General knowledge of plant identification, Additional Requirements: • Successful completion of a background check, per organization policy. • Valid state driver’s license. • Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions. • 24 on-call available for Zoo emergencies, including storm responses. • Willingness to work a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays. This includes Zoo Events such as Asian Lanterns, Zoobilee, Brew at The Zoo, and Jack-O- Lantern Spectacular. • While performing the duties of he job, the employee occasionally sits and lifts and/or moves objects up to 50 pounds. This position often requires the employee to work in confined spaces and climb a ladder to maximum height of 25 feet. • Work environment is primarily out in the public spaces of the Zoo where the noise levels is usually moderate to loud. As a Horticulturist, you will be joining our team in showcasing our Zoo pride and excellence in customer service. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to be a team member at a well-renowned Zoo in the New England area, send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Roger Williams Park Zoo ATTN: Horticulturist 1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907