Lead, Horticulture Crew

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. Responsibilities include hands-on garden upkeep, operating equipment, and collaborating with the team. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires physical labor, including operating machinery and transporting materials. This is a regular full-time position, typically Monday through Friday schedule beginning at 6:30am to 3:30pm CST.

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. The Arboretum has a 75 member Board of Directors, 220+ paid staff members, and more than 400 active volunteers. For more information, visit our website at https://www.dallasarboretum.org/about/

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 and pass a background screening, a pre-employment evaluation, 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
Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands or requirements described here are representative of what is expected by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to:

Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, push, pull and lift.
Consistent use of hands to handle and feel
Reach with hands and arms and may use repetitive motions
Expected to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally
Exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently/continually moving objects

OTHER DUTIES

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of those in this position.

Benefits Package:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), company observed holidays off, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO) program, Arboretum Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other perks and benefits so you can relax, recharge, and be there for the people you care about. The benefits package is available for eligible full-time, regular employees.

Application Instructions

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