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MILWAUKEE COUNTY-DAS Horticulturist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Horticulturist Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1871 Monday, July 8, 2024 Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Horticulturist Department: Zoo Full-time, Hourly Hourly Range: \$19.35 - \$30.99/hr Closing Date: 7/21/2024 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions Job Summary This position will maintain, preserve, and enhance horticultural and botanical assets using sound horticultural practices. This position will also educate visitors and ensure the quality and efficiency of services as well as maintains a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, and respectful behavior. Work Schedule: Employee must have availability to work overtime, weekends, or shift rotations as needed. Job Responsibilities Horticultural operations - Propagate, cultivate, transplant, mulch, weed, water, fertilize and prune plants in ornamental areas and animal habitats; design and setup seasonal and special displays; act as a lead worker of seasonal co-workers; assist in training and orientation. Landscape operations - Perform landscape operations in new and existing natural, turf, and ornamental\'s locations including invasives removals, excavating and grading, aerating, installing woody and herbaceous ornamental plants, constructing planters and landscape... For full info follow application link. Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/295DE45CA00343C4