Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Job Classification Title
Grounds Worker II (S)
Position Number
Grade
NC03
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work
Join the North Carolina Zoo during an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the opening of Asia! Do you enjoy working outdoors planting and maintaining large landscapes? The North Carolina Zoo is seeking to hire multiple, experienced and enthusiastic team members to join our multiple Horticulture teams.
A Horticulturist at the North Carolina Zoo is responsible for maintaining and enhancing plant collections and landscapes that support animal habitats, visitor experiences, and conservation goals. Their work supports the horticulture mission to advance public awareness of the importance of plants and their role in nature and contributes to the goal of creating living pictures of wild places that respectfully represent animal habitats.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily landscape maintenance, including leaf-blowing, weeding, mulching, and pruning, as well as fertilizing, watering and pesticide applications.
• Landscape construction and design.
• Landscape equipment operation and daily maintenance inspection.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and all Zoo Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interact with Zoo guests, answer questions and provide information.
• Grow a thorough knowledge of the Zoo's plant collection.
• Use computers for plant research, data entry and record keeping.
We are looking to fill positions in Asia, Africa and North America!
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $43,000
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
A valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s license.
Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of plant maintenance procedures and horticultural practices used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance.
Demonstrated plant knowledge and experience in integrated pest/weed management.
Demonstrated experience with various equipment used for landscaping such as string trimmers, blowers, tractors, front-end loaders, skid-steers and/or other related equipment.
Demonstrated experience with irrigation installation, maintenance and repairs.
Position/Physical Requirements
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm with an unpaid one hour lunch period
Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned provider.
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