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This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2320271

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rArboretum Horticulturist

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rPosting Number: SP004716P

rDivision/College: Facilities Management

rDepartment: Facility Management

rLocation: Moscow

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rPosting Context Statement:

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rrPosition Overview:

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This position performs and supervises the maintenance, record keeping and development operations of the University of Idaho Arboreta plant collections. This position provides outreach to the university and the public by providing current information through tours, the Arboretum website, newsletters and newspaper updates.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

• Work with the U of I Foundation, Arboretum Associates and individual donors to maximize donor funding and income from fundraising activities
• Prioritize a variety of maintenance activities
• Maintain current and accurate computer database records
• Make recommendations concerning budgets and equipment purchases
• Other duties as assigned

rrRequired Experience:

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• Five years of progressive experience in horticulture
• Two years supervisory experience
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches and data organization
• Experience with plant database software systems

rrRequired Education:

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• Bachelors Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Botany, Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science or Sustainability; four additional years of experience (for a total of nine years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

rrRequired Other:

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• Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Possess an Idaho Commercial Pesticide Applicators License in the categories of General Law and Safety, Turf Weed Control and Turf Pest Control or be able to acquire them within one year of hire
• Possess ISA Arborist Certification or be able to acquire one within six months of hire
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation
• Ability to work early morning hours as needed for pesticide applications and snow removal program

rrAdditional Preferred:

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• Experience in plant propagation
• Experience in web page design and upkeep
• Mechanical skills for routine maintenance and repair of landscape equipment
• Demonstrated experience in turf management; tree and shrub pruning; commercial scale irrigation design, installation, maintenance, and repair; pesticide application; and operation and maintenance of common landscape maintenance tools and equipment
• Ability to:
  • Write professional articles for the arboretum newsletter, web page and information kiosks
  • Communicate and interact with various groups of Arboretum visitors, supporters and donors, both on a one-to-one basis and in group tours and meetings
  • Work within and develop various budgets designated for specific uses within the Arboretum.
  • Correctly identify and maintain computerized records for a diverse mix of temperate climate plants

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Climb and work from ladders
  • Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Work in confined spaces
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work on uneven and s lick surfaces

rrDegree Requirement:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of application

rrFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

rEmployee Category: Classified

rPay Range: \$25.06 - \$31.53 per hour

rType of Appointment: _of_Appointment

rFTE:

1.0

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain

rPosting Date: 01/17/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

In your application materials, be sure to fully describe how you meet each item in 1) required education, 2) required experience and 3) required other. Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all requirements in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

First review date 02/09/25. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is filled.

rApplicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources{target="_blank"}

rBackground Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible