Horticulturist, City of Walhalla
Performs routine horticulture, landscaping and maintenance activities at City facilities and grounds, including downtown Main Street and parks. Develops methods and procedures for installing and maintaining horticultural and landscaping projects. Plans, designs, evaluates, and directs horticultural and landscaping activities, including the selection of plants, seeds, chemicals, horticultural displays, materials, and equipment.
Purchases plants, fertilizers, chemicals, and other supplies for specific projects, within approved budgetary constraints. Coordinates volunteers for community projects related to beautification. Provides technical information and answers questions regarding horticultural and landscaping maintenance and installation.
Coordinates with the City Tree and Beautification Committee, Master Gardeners and other volunteer groups for the beautification of City parks and grounds. Coordinates and programs irrigation systems for best turf and landscape practices. Oversees, schedules and repairs of all City irrigation systems.
High School Diploma or GED. Three to five years of horticulture and landscaping experience SC Commercial Applicator License.
Preferred Education, Experience and Credentials: Master Gardner Certification; SC Commercial Applicator License; Bachelors Degree in Agriculture with an emphasis on horticulture or similar; Certified Landscape Irrigation Technician.
$18-28/hour
Please complete the online form at Job Opportunities – City of Walhalla and submit. You may also download the Employment Application Form from the same webpage, complete and submit to City Hall, located at 206 N Church St, Walhalla, SC 29691. You may attach a resume, CV, cover letter or other supporting documentation to the Employment Application form.