Location: Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL
Job Title: Horticulturist and Landscape Manager
Job Type: Part-Time
Duties:
- Plan, design, and coordinate a wide range of horticultural, arboreal, and floricultural activities to maintain and enhance the beautification of Maxwell/Gunter installations
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of three greenhouses, including propagation, cultivation, and harvesting of plants and flowers for landscape purposes
- Maintain improved areas by performing tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming, and weeding to ensure a well-manicured appearance
- Prune and maintain shrubs, hedges, and trees to prevent infrastructure damage and enhance the beauty and health of the plants
- Inspect and maintain greenhouse systems, including filtration, aeration, and watering, ensuring proper functioning and timely repairs
- Supervise and train a crew of Federal inmates in gardening and landscaping tasks, including plant propagation and maintenance
- Perform general debris removal, leaf collection, and mulching to ensure a clean and professional environment
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards during grounds maintenance activities, including the safe application of herbicides and pesticides
Requirements:
- Degree or Certification in Horticulture, Nursery Management, Greenhouse Management, Landscape Design, or Turf Management
- Certification from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, landscape design, or grounds maintenance
- State of Alabama Commercial Pesticide Applicator Permit (required)
- Strong knowledge of greenhouse operations and plant propagation techniques
- Ability to supervise and train workers effectively, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
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