Deadline: Sat, 09/10/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Southern University Job Field: Community Forestry & Arboriculture Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Savannah or Statesboro Job Description: Supervise and direct the University campus horticulture program. Schedule, supervise, and participate in propagation, cultivation, and care of annuals, perennials, ornamental trees and shrub. Apply chemicals and fertilizer on all areas of campus. Serve as key leader in maintaining campus beautification. • Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University • Hire, schedule, and oversee student workers • Assist in development of educational garden installations • Assist with research projects • Provide on and off-site horticultural education program • Maintain an active plant nursery and greenhouse operations for campus beautification • Plan and direct propagation, cultivation, preparation, and maintenance of annual color beds • Direct and perform technical work related to cultural requirements for a wide variety of plants • Assist in planning and installation of landscaping projects including new installations as well as reworking existing ones • Plan, direct and participate in turf and shrub pest management and fertilization program Qualifications: Minimum Education & Experience Requirements • Associate's degree in horticulture or related field • Seven (7) years experience working in plant, landscaping, garden industry or related field • Supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field Professional Knowledge, Skill & Abilities • Consistently exhibit engaging customer service • Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with diverse populations • Use effective communication and human relations skills • Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation • Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position • Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position • Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success • Knowledge of horticultural principles and practices • Experience in team development and supervision • Extensive knowledge of trees, flowers, shrubs, turf, cultivation, pruning and other aspects of plant biology • Working knowledge of common and botanical names of trees, flowers, shrubs and grasses, insects, parasites and plant disease Physical Job Requirements • Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. • Duties performed outdoors • Work can be physically demanding and repetitious • Potential risk of injury from gardening equipment or weather • May lift up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance Miscellaneous: Conditions of Employment • Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. • Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. • Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. • Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment. Salary: $14.86 - $18.17 per hour How to Apply: For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.
