Horticultural Technician 2 - Grade 12
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Positions
This title exists in Parks and Recreation and has approximately 17 positions.
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| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horticultural Technician 1 | 08 | $38,571 | $49,743 |
| Horticultural Technician 2 | 12 | $48,047 | $61,548 |
| Horticultural Technician 3 | 14 | $53,764 | $68,630 |
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Job Duties
As a Horticultural Technician 2, you would, under the general direction of higher level staff, provide general horticultural services to a Parks region, complex garden area, or major garden site or collection; supervise, train, and schedule skilled and semi-skilled employees and volunteers; prepare sketches and schematics for Horticultural Technicians 1 and grounds staff to plant and construct gardens; experiment with a wide variety of plants to determine those most suitable for a site or region; determine regional planting needs, develop propagation schedules, order materials, and supervise propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs for a region or major site; develop and implement integrated pest management systems; advise maintenance and grounds staff regarding plant and grounds care and maintenance; supervise and maintain greenhouses and related equipment; and direct the maintenance and care of a major garden or regional program.
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Summary of Minimum Qualifications
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25-257010 36-240010
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