Horticulturist

Hiring Organization: Fitzgerald Landscaping
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Aspen, CO
Application Due Date: November 30, 2023

Position Title:

Horticulturist

Job Summary:

Horticulturist: Installs, cultivates, and maintains ornamental flowers, shrubs, and trees in our clients’ properties. Performs work in accordance with our standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Conditions and prepares soils in planting beds prior to the installation of plant materials such as bulbs, annuals, perennials, or small shrubs.
Reads blueprints, prepares planting bed layout, and installs plant materials according to plans.
Applies fertilizers or pesticides as directed.
Transplants and/or divides plant materials from display beds when required.
Attends to display beds to maintain peak health of plants and display appeal.
Cultivates soil. Waters, weeds, transplants, fertilizes, or thins out plant material in planting beds as directed.
Hand prunes or shears woody plant materials to maintain design intent of display gardens.
Operates all mechanized equipment consistent with the maintenance of grounds.
Drives any and all Fitzgerald Landscaping supplied vehicles.
Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment.
Assists in directing the work of our summer employees.
Helps introduce new employees to shop protocol, procedures and Fitzgerald Landscaping applications and equipment.
Requisitions materials and supplies using in-house procedures as needed. Keeps working area safe and clean.
Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment.
Uses computers to enter and access job related information.
Undertakes training related to job duties as deemed necessary by the company.
Performs related job duties as may be assigned.

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

Associate's degree in ornamental horticulture preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of three years related experience in ornamental horticulture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Completion of job-related apprenticeship program.
Advanced job-related training programs.

Licenses and Certifications:

Current valid driver's license, other licenses or certificates needed for this position as required by law.
Must possess a Colorado Pesticide Operator’s license or be able to obtain one within six months of employment.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical functions relevant to the position.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and be physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and move loads appropriate to job requirements and be able to bend and work in a kneeling position for periods of time.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, be capable of working at heights as required.
Must be able to enter and work within tight spaces and be able to withstand hot and cold temperatures.