Date Posted: November 4, 2020
Deadline: February 29, 2016
Organization: City of Rock Hill
City: Rock Hill, SC
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Wages/Salary: $16.14-$22.52 Hour
An associate?s or bachelor?s degree in ornamental horticulture, landscape maintenance or related field is preferred, supplemented by five years of experience in grounds maintenance work. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. Must possess a valid South Carolina Pesticide Applicator?s license or the ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
A valid South Carolina driver?s license is required and must possess a backhoe operator?s certification.
The City of Rock Hill is looking for a Horticulturist I to supervise subordinate crew workers. Duties include scheduling, instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities. Supervises and participates in various horticultural activities, including but not limited to installing landscape plants and other materials, maintaining turf, overseeding turf, evaluating plants for appropriateness and health, evaluating soil condition, applying pesticides and herbicides, pruning and shearing shrubbery and trees, applying fertilizers, etc.