Horticulturist I - Indoor, Floral Display

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 accomplish display goals and professionally produced thematic shows and temporary exhibits. • Maintains the highest standards of plant record keeping, updates the Living Collections Management System when plants are added, moved or die; ensures plants are labeled with accession numbers at all times. • Maintains general care of horticultural tools, and technical equipment (i.e., apply lubrication and general cleaning). Refers more serious problems to management personnel. • Applies landscape/maintenance tasks to ensure care of conservatories meets Missouri Botanical Garden expectations. • Completes orders and requests plants as needed for designs. • Performs a variety of tasks needed for the installation of materials in flower shows and displays. • Maintains a professional demeanor, answering informal questions from the public as needed when working in Conservatories. • Trains and effectively utilizes assigned volunteers, interns and students. • Ensures all applicable safety standards are followed adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards. • Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately. • Meets expected attendance guidelines. • Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies. • Behaves & communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others. • Performs other duties as assigned. Core Competencies: • Communication – Listens to others and asks questions for clarification; Writes clearly and presents information accurately; Speaks professionally and responds well to questions; Supports positive visitor relations. • Collaboration – Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace; Engages in problem solving and group initiatives; Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements; Strives for positive visitor experiences. • Accountability – Demonstrates commitment to responsibilities and adaptable to changes; effectively prioritizes, troubleshoots and takes appropriate actions; Follows policies and procedures, meets deadlines, quality, and safety standards; Strives to proactively, address visitor and internal colleagues’ concerns. • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems; Includes supervisor before taking action as necessary; Recommends solutions, demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision-making process; Includes appropriate people in making decisions. • Stewardship – Promotes and adheres to sustainability, safety and security protocols; Fosters a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion; Demonstrates effective and prudent use of Garden resources; Maximizes contributions during work hours. Qualifications/Experience: • Minimum of (3-4) years of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience required. • Minimum of (4-5) years of hands-on floral design work experience required. • Working knowledge of tropical and temperate plants and general landscape maintenance techniques. • Demonstrated experience maintaining production greenhouse crops for display. • Proficient ability to identify various plant pests and pathogens and apply sound, appropriate remedies. • Proficient in operating and knowledge of safe operation procedures for various types of landscape maintenance equipment. • Proven ability to lead and direct the work of others to complete general projects, including but not limited to volunteers is required. • Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct; knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedur...