The Horticulture Supervisor oversees landscape areas, projects, and programs. This position is also responsible for oversight of a team. This position reports to the Director of Horticulture.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Leads a team that operates within a subdepartment of the horticulture department. In collaboration with the Director, this position is responsible for hiring, training, and performance management.
- Provides recommendations around policies and procedures that impact the staff.
- Act as a horticultural subject matter expert for other departments, guests and external partners.
- Conducts a variety of safety inspections, safety and equipment training, drills and other supervisory administrative work.
- Develops project work and pricing estimates, and conducts related coordination meetings with staff, vendors and
- contractors.
- Responsibilities include collaboration on major construction projects as directed.
- Assists in developing and implementing landscape design, installation, maintenance and water management.
- Responsibilities include researching, recommending and acquiring new plant materials in support of wildlife welfare and botanical collections record keeping processes.
- With the guidance of the Director, makes budget recommendations and administers the subdepartment's budget.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and training.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Coursework or specialized training in horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation/water management, landscape construction, design, or a related field required
- 1+ years experience in a leadership capacity - either formally or informally required
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of plant identification and cultural characteristics
- Possesses leadership skills to effectively supervise a team
- Able to plan and organize work
- Able and comfortable with using computers and applicable software programs and Microsoft Office products
- Able to work well with teams and individuals in a diverse environment
- Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Able to give presentations in front of others
- Knowledge of irrigation principles and water management
- Knowledge of turf management and fertilization
- Knowledge of integrated pest management
- Knowledge of landscape and exhibit design
- Knowledge of nursery operations
- Knowledge of GIS and plant record systems
SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
