Floriculturist Class 2

Job description

Floriculturist Class 2 This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 703. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, carries out as well as supervises and instructs apprentice personnel in the propagation and maintenance of all types of horticultural plant materials in Park District facilities such as conservatories, propagating houses, nurseries and other indoor and outdoor floral areas. Performs related duties as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: - Diagnoses, prescribes and carries out a treatment plan for plant problems. - Prepares proper soil mediums for plants. - Properly maintains plant and seedling beds. Carries out proper planting spacing of plants. - Pots and transplants plants according to prescribed techniques and procedures. - Applies toxic chemical...