Manager Horticulture

Plan and supervise the annual, seasonal, and daily work of the horticultural staff

Routinely inspect District landscape, flower sites, and signage as effective planning and supervision requires.

Administrate the Flower Island Program, as well as, seek, secure and work with business owners involved in the program.

Supervise the design of flower sites, the procurement of plant material, and the planting and maintenance of these sites.

Supervise the procurement, installation and maintenance of the required landscape plants, structures, and materials.

Prepare estimates of material, labor and equipment needs.

Maintain reports and records on work needed and completed.

Will for responsible for planning or supervising infrastructure or collection maintenance functions, such as planting, fertilizing, pest or weed control, or landscaping.

Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary.

Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.

Estimate labor requirements for jobs and plan work schedules accordingly.

Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.

Qualifications

BSc/MSc Horticulture

Ability to understand and work from detailed blueprints, sketches, or schematics.

Ability to plan, budget, and implement projects.

Ability to design and maintain aesthetically pleasing affordable flower beds.