Prepares plans for the display of, and assists in and monitors the planting and maintenance of, flowers shrubs, plants and trees, including formal and ornamental gardens. Checks soil conditions and researches and establishes appropriate planting methods. Implements schedules for garden maintenance, supervises all landscape maintenance in assigned areas. Prepares budget request for plant and garden materials based on projected needs. Conducts training for agency personnel in horticultural related areas.
Monitors use of irrigation system, provides corrective maintenance.
Ensures the continued health of flowering plant material as well as ornamental plant material. Determines need, participates and assigns workers to specific tasks such as watering, fertilizing or applying herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to destroy undesirable growth and pests. Has supervsiory responsiblity of workers relative to the above task. I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in horticulture or biology may be substituted for the required experience. I. Possession of a current and valid Pesticide Applicator's License issued by the Pesticide Board of the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture.