Enable America Jobs

::: {#win0divHRSSCHPSTDSCrow$0} ::: {#win0divHRSSCHWRKDESCR100$0} ::: {#win0divHRSSCHWRKDESCR100grp$0} ::: {#win0divHRSSCHPSTDSCDESCRLONG$0} The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of

Florida State University

. Learn more about The Ringling at

https://www.ringling.org/about-ringling/careers/

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Responsibilities

::: {#win0divHRSSCHWRKDESCR100grp$1} ::: {#win0divHRSSCHPSTDSCDESCRLONG$1} On The Ringling's 66-acre property, this role regularly:

• Maintains and enhances the health and aesthetics of our living collections and garden spaces
  • Provides expert advice on care, maintenance, and propagation
  • Performs planting, weeding, pruning, trimming, and other activities
  • Collaborates with the Grounds Supervisor for additional staff support
• Oversees gardens' spray program and pest management
  • Application of integrated pest management practices
  • Monitoring for the presence of pests
  • Taking appropriate measures to treat issues as they arise
• Serves as the subject matter expert on the campus grounds and gardens
  • Answers guest questions in a welcoming manner
  • Collaborates interdepartmentally to promote gardens/grounds, develop, and deliver programming and educational workshop
  • Serves as point of contact and supervises work performed by volunteers, community service workers, and interns
• Participates in community outreach initiatives
  • Cultivates relationships
  • Increases awareness of The Ringling
  • Increases volunteer support from outside groups (local garden clubs, universities, and horticulture facilities)
• Safely operates, cleans, and maintains/repairs equipment

As needed this role:

• Generates, responds, and completes emails and work orders regarding progress/completion of work order assignments
• Assists in reviewing project costing, monitoring supplies inventory and maintenance, and makes recommendations for long-range planning of grounds and gardens preventative maintenance
• Organizes, monitors, and inspects special garden projects to evaluate progress and ensure project quality
• Assists with grounds projects and grounds maintenance
  • May cover areas of responsibility for other grounds staff
  • Responds to and assists with emergency grounds needs
  • Performs other duties as assigned that support the Facilities department and operations of the museum

This position is responsible for performing hands-on garden work, managing, maintaining, and developing The Ringling's gardens and reports directly to the Associate Director of Facilities and Grounds. ::: ::: ::: :::

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, landscape design, or landscape technology or a high school degree and four years of appropriate experience.
  • (Note: higher education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to:
  • Effectively train and direct the work of others.
  • Lift/carry up to 25 pounds frequently, climb ladders, walk significant distances, and work in extreme weather conditions.
  • Learn and use TreeKeeper software suite and maintain computerized records.

If hired, employees must complete Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License and Best Management Practices - Pest within first year of hire, with all training provided by The Ringling. ::: ::: ::: : :

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FSU Total Rewards

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