Horticultural Technician
A Horticultural Technician is responsible for the cultivation, care, and maintenance of plants, landscapes, and green spaces. This role combines hands-on gardening with technical knowledge of plant biology, soil science, and sustainable landscape practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, turf, and other vegetation.
- Perform routine garden and landscape maintenance, including watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, trimming, mowing, and edging.
- Monitor plant health, identify pests, diseases, or nutrient deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Apply fertilizers, pesticides, or natural remedies in accordance with best practices and safety standards.
- Install, operate, and maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution.
- Design and implement seasonal planting schedules and landscape improvements.
- Support sustainable gardening practices and promote environmental stewardship.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a gardener, landscaper, or in a related horticultural role.
- Knowledge of plants, soils, fertilizers, irrigation systems, and sustainable gardening methods.
- Basic understanding of landscape design principles and plant aesthetics.
- Ability to identify common pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality landscapes.
- Good time management skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Experience with organic or environmentally friendly horticultural practices.
- Creativity and an eye for design in outdoor spaces.