Join our dedicated Parks, Recreation, and Facilities team as a Horticulturist and play a vital role in nurturing and enhancing our city's green spaces. Bring your passion for horticulture to life as you contribute to the vibrant landscapes that enrich our community! This role will perform skilled, technical and operational work in the planting, care and maintenance of ornamental display gardens, parks and public landscapes, including: annual, perennial and spring bulb display gardens, rose gardens, green infrastructure, rain gardens, green roofs, and raised planters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements of Work:
Training and Experience Required:
Necessary requirements
Applications accepted until filled
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
Labor & Trades – Grade 18 - weekly pay range starting at $884.80 ($22.12/hour), plus $1.00/hour stipend for all hours worked.
The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:
If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649
The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : LABOR AND
Job Family : PARKS & RECREATION
Posting Start : 05/03/2024
Posting End : 12/31/9999