Description
Who We AreOrlando Venues has been the proud home to Central Florida’s best in sports and entertainment since its inception in 1989. The dynamic City of Orlando department operates five distinct venues including Amway Center, Camping World Stadium, Tinker Field, Mennello Museum of American Art and Harry P. Leu Gardens. Between hosting high-profile sporting events like Wrestlemania, NFL Pro Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend to big-name concerts and music festivals like Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Harry Styles, Beyoncé and EDC Orlando to family shows, art exhibitions and countless other diverse offerings, our venues cater to residents and tourists alike year-round while enhancing the quality of life throughout our community.
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise. Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
NATURE OF WORK:The Horticulture Specialist is responsible for the design, cultivation, care, and management of large-scale collections of botanical species of trees, palms, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, groundcovers, flowers, ornamental plants, and hardscapes. Such duties include planning and designing specialized areas and thematic displays throughout the Gardens seasonally employing Best Management Practices in horticulture. This position requires strong knowledge of plant science, and plant care techniques including pest control, soil management, and disease mitigation. Oversees staff, volunteer, and community service teams including scheduling, training, and supervising. Interacts with the visiting public and assists with Gardens special events, programs, and activities. The Horticulture Specialist may work in a variety of outdoor settings, such as the Gardens greenhouse and nursery under moderate supervision, and work is evaluated for quality control regularly through observations, discussions, and results obtained.
WORK LOCATION: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, Florida
Minimum Requirements
Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field, and one (1) year of experience in Horticulture or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A
valid Florida Driver's License is required .
Florida Pesticide Application License is required within 90 days of employment. VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
IMPORTANT: T o be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants
must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
