Horticulture Crew Lead

Job Description

Under supervision of the Horticulture Manager, the Horticulture Crew Leader, is responsible for overall landscape maintenance and supervision of staff for assigned garden area. This is a regular full-time position, Monday through Friday schedule beginning at 6:30am to 3:30pm.

About Us

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden supports equal opportunity and accessibility for all and promotes a safe and engaging experience that welcomes all to enjoy. We seek to inspire and engage people of all backgrounds by creating a positive and impactful experience.

The Arboretum has been listed among the top arboretums in the world and the number of honors is so extensive it is listed on our website. The Dallas Arboretum is proud to offer the public an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and an emphasis on family-oriented activities. Ground-breaking horticultural research conducted in our Trial Gardens continues to contribute to an important body of knowledge, both regionally and nationally.

Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Arboretum’s 66 acres include a complete life science laboratory with endless potential for discovery. For more information, please check out our website at https://www.dallasarboretum.org

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Physically perform general landscape maintenance for specific garden area, including but not limited to planting, mowing, weeding, watering, fertilizing, spraying, minor irrigation repairs, pruning and pest control/management in accordance to written maintenance and safety standards
• Supervise/oversee all garden crew, volunteers, and interns assigned to area.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noise, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.
• Expected to perform manual labor tasks in extreme weather conditions.
• Establish and meet garden project completion schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis under the guidance of the Horticulture Manager.
• Train and educate garden staff to increase their knowledge of plant materials and landscape maintenance.
• Effectively lead and schedule garden staff.
• Assist with plant record keeping and labeling for assigned garden area.
• Responsible for properly using, maintaining, and securing maintenance equipment including blowers, lawnmowers, gators, and other machinery.
• Carry out mowing schedule and maintain turf areas through established mowing practices.
• Implement irrigation schedule; monitor irrigation systems, repair minor breaks, and report malfunctions.
• Partake in special events including festival preparations, operations, and removal.
• Cleans and maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Assist in water feature maintenance and monitor pump systems.
• Maintain the overall expectations of the Dallas Arboretum grounds.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Education and Experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES:
• Must undergo a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or related field
• Or 5 years of experience in professional garden or nursery environment selecting and applying pesticides, planting and pruning.
• Crew Leader or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Texas Certified Pesticide Applicators license (preferred)
• Knowledge of various species of flowers, trees, shrubs, turf and plant nutrient requirements
• Experience with common insects, diseases, weeds, and plant materials
• Experience with the use of fertilizer sprayers, seed spreaders and pesticide equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with techniques and methods in regards to pruning and planting
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and clocks
• Ability to effectively organize work flow for timely completion and develop staff to work as a team; maintain professional work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and personnel through use of effective organizational and time-management skills
• Valid Texas Driver’s license to operate garden vehicles
• Adaptable and flexible to changing schedules
• Local travel
• Periodic holiday and weekend hours

Application Instructions

Officially apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=39c36789-b8b3-4457-b596-d2cceb167d33&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US