Horticulturist I - Indoor, Floral Display

Job description

Summary: Performs all job duties associated with floriculture design, maintenance and care of the annual Holiday Flower and Train Show, and annual Orchid Show as well as seasonal displays within the Emerson Conservatory, Linnaean House, and Arid House. Performs installation and daily maintenance of ‘What’s In Bloom’ display. Job duties are directly related to the design, installation, maintenance and care of the seasonal flower shows in Emerson Conservatory, seasonal displays In Linnaean and Arid House. Performs high level of floral design for a variety of applications throughout the year both off-site and Garden-wide. Ensures the displays contain the highest level of design alongside plant diversity to support conservation, research, and education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Performs a wide range of skills for construction, design and installation of annual Holiday Flower and Train Show, and Orchid Show, including necessary crafts as required. - Produces large-scale floral art or landscape installations as needed. - Identify pests and diseases. Conduct pest control using integrated pest management (IPM) - Works closely with a variety of Garden departments in order to...