MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: HORTICULTURIST

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 01118

FLSA: ADMINISTRATIVE

Job Summary

Plans, organizes and directs through assigned groundskeepers, the horticulture development and maintenance of campus grounds and other campus property.

Scope

This position works in the area of Maintenance and Operations. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students and the public. Equipment used includes power and hand groundskeeping equipment, landscaping design/drafting equipment and various motorized equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Director of Buildings and Grounds; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Directs the work of assigned groundskeepers, students and temporaries.

Representative Duties

Plans, schedules and directs the planting, cultivation, propagation and care of turf, shrubs, flowers and trees; directs the application of fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and assures the proper and timely completion of planned activities; plans and directs the horticulture development of campus grounds; guides and gives technical assistance to groundskeepers in the performance of their assigned duties; supervises work in progress to insure that proper and satisfactory horticulture methods, work schedules, safety and other standards are being maintained; instructs, demonstrates and trains groundskeeping staff in proper horticulture methods, techniques, use of equipment, plant insects, disease identification and treatment; develops and prepares cost estimates of requested or planned horticultural and/or landscaping projects as required; prepares and maintains records and reports; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: horticulture, landscaping, and groundkeeping techniques.

Ability to: direct and train landscaping staff; plan and perform a variety of horticulture and landscape functions; interpret and follow State and Federal regulations on various sprays and chemicals; communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architect or related field and/or experience as a project manager on a variety of landscaping projects.

Special Conditions of Employment

State of Arizona Class D Driver's license.

Working Conditions

Positions in this class may be required to lift up to 50‑lb objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking, exposure to a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time; exposure to substance which may present health hazards if not handled properly.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.