ASSIST HORTICULTURIST

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of horticultural duties invo lved in the preparation,maintenance, planning and design of landscape en hancements for DukeUniversity and/or Medical Center grounds; research an d analyzelandscape problems and provide advanced technical support andas sistance to grounds maintenance personnel.

Work Performed</h 3>

Coordinate and participate in the proper care of Duke Universitylan dscape and grounds to include trimming, edging, weeding, pruning oftrees and shrubs, application of herbicides, pesticides and fungicides,and ap plication of seeds, bulbs, plants, mulch and fertilizers asdirected; ope rate weed eaters, power edgers, power mowers, backpacksprayers, hoes, sh ovels, hand tools and related landscape equipment asrequired.Inspect ass igned areas for plant damage, disease, soil erosion, orlandscape problem s;identify plants, insects, pests and diseases asappropriate; recommend corrective actions such as removal of plants orremedial treatments as ap propriate.Provide advanced technical guidance to grounds personnel in th epropermaintenance and care of shrubs, trees, flowers and groundcovers;i nstruct workers in cultivation requirements for decorative plantingsand ornamental beds.Research, analyze and evaluate new and existing landscap eplans basedon a comprehensive assessment of aesthetic, soil, light, mai ntenanceand cost considerations; recommend permanent and seasonal planti ngsasappropriate, to include plant selection and plant procurement.Assis tin the development and implementation of new landscape plans;design and sketch ornamental plantings according to color schemes,plant characteris tics, and landscape requirements; provide informationand answer question s for departmental users relating to speciallandscape projects.Maintainf ield and project maintenance records as directed; preparereports andanal yses as requested by grounds management.Perform other related duties inc idental to the work described herein.The above statements describethe ge neral nature and level of workbeing performed by individuals assigof all responsibilitiesand dutiesrequired of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race,religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and thatall voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.</ p>

Anticipated Pay Range:

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may in clude essential job functions thatrequire specific physical and/or menta l abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requests for reason able accommodation willbe provided by each hiring department.

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Education

Work requires knowledge of botany o r horticulture normally acquiredthrough a two year Associate degree prog ram in horticulture or two yearspost secondary education in botany or a related field.Must be able to obtain North Carolina Pesticide License</p >

Experience

Work requires one year of experience in hort iculture or related area toacquire technical skills necessary to perform such duties as plantcultivation, plant propagation, plant selection and other dutiesconsistent with greenhouse maintenance. Public Garden expe riencepreferred.OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/O R EXPERIENCEA valid driver's license is required.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.