Garden Technician
About The Position
Required Qualifications High school diploma required and a minimum of three years of directly related work experience. Must work independently to plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, and mulch various crops. Must have knowledge of horticultural requirements and scientific nomenclature of Georgia native plants, and plant propagation techniques and equipment. Must also possess knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping, and maintenance of all types of landscaping. Must be able to work under pressure and meet season-specific, time-sensitive gardening deadlines. Must possess good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills. Must be able to think critically and exercise independent judgment and initiative. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is necessary. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, other employees, and the general public is required To perform this job successfully, an individual must have beginner skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) which includes such things as typing basic letters, memos, and e-mails using Microsoft Outlook or similar software. Must be capable of learning other software such as Calendly (Garden Scheduling). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree a plus.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Minimum of three years of directly related work experience
- Must work independently to plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, and mulch various crops
- Knowledge of horticultural requirements and scientific nomenclature of Georgia native plants, and plant propagation techniques and equipment
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping, and maintenance of all types of landscaping
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet season-specific, time-sensitive gardening deadlines
- Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to think critically and exercise independent judgment and initiative
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals is necessary
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, other employees, and the general public is required
- Beginner skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) which includes such things as typing basic letters, memos, and e-mails using Microsoft Outlook or similar software
- Must be capable of learning other software such as Calendly (Garden Scheduling)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree a plus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
