The Horticulturist is responsible for managing, designing, developing, and maintaining all grounds aspects of the Attic Angel property and managed communities. Includes, but not limited to, all outdoor ornamental landscape beds, turf, trees, shrubs, woods, and/or prairies, ponds, integral hardscapes, and indoor plantscapes. Provides direction and guidance to grounds staff. Coordinates and monitors contracted landscape services. Supports resident interests through leadership or participation in appropriate resident committees and through working with Life Enrichment in resident participatory programs.

*Essential Job Duties (in order of priority):
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20% Lead Duties
- Provides leadership, direction, training, input into performance evaluations, and coaching to the grounds team and interns.

- Develops, submits, and monitors the annual department budget to ensure proper utilization of resources. Evaluates new products while adhering to purchasing guidelines and budget parameters.

- Assists with the selection of and coordinates and monitors contracted grounds services:

\* Advises in selection of basic services and special projects grounds contractors.

\* Ensures all service providers are following specifications, both material and procedural, and completing tasks and work defined in their contract.

\* Communicates with representatives from basic service provider regularly to ensure quality of work.

- Oversee volunteers:

\* Works with campus staff.

\* Coordinates opportunities for community volunteers, both individuals and groups, on regularly scheduled or one-time projects.

\* Works with resident volunteers on various gardening projects.

50% Planning & Facilitating Landscape Plan
- Designs, manages, and maintains all landscaped grounds at Attic Angel Community and managed communities including managed communities.

\* Plans/designs layout of all ornamental landscape beds which may include annuals, bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and trees.

\* Advises on hardscape design changes and additions.

\* Plants, waters, fertilizes, weeds, deadheads, and/or divides all bulbs, annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, and indoor plants as needed.

\* Prunes trees and shrubs in correct season and manner appropriate for species and location.

\* Monitors trees for possible safety hazards and coordinates removal if required.

\* Identifies, monitors, and controls plant diseases and pests, as needed and as necessary with appropriate means.

\* Coordinates/conducts spring and fall clean-up of annual beds.

\* Orders/purchases all needed bulbs, annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, and indoor plants, and grounds supplies such as fertilizer, soil, pesticides, raised beds, planters, signs, etc.

\* Coordinates and manages seasonal displays to include seasonal flowers/plants, seasonal outdoor lighting, other seasonal display (pumpkins, gourds, trees, boughs, etc.)

- Manages prairies, ponds, and/or neighborhood lawns on campus for aesthetic and functional purposes:

\* Controls unwanted vegetation.

\* Encourages desired vegetation and enhances with additional plants if needed.

\* Treats ponds for insect or other pests and algae using appropriate methods as needed.

\* Maintains and overwinters ornamental ponds, pond pumps, aerators, and plants.

\* Removes debris and unwanted grown from ponds.

\* Acquires permit for and performs prescribed prairie burns if applicable.

- Maintains all campus grounds in an environmentally responsible manner:

\* Uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to pest problem

\* Manages fertilization, herbicide, and other pesticide use to limit negative impact on residents and pets. Uses OMRI certified products when possible.

\* Composts plant materials or has plant materials removed appropriately from the property.

\* Recycles materials when possible.

\* Uses local/natural/sustainable products in installations where possible.

\* Uses only non-invasive species and removes invasive species present.
20% Regulatory Compliance and Safety
- Maintains all campus grounds and equipment to comply with applicable codes and regulations.

- Operates and maintains landscaping equipment as needed to perform required tasks:

\* Keeps power equipment such as UTV’s, tillers, edgers, etc. tuned and ready to use.

\* Maintains all watering equipment such as hoses, hose reels, attachment valves, etc. in good working order.

\* Maintains and/or properly stores all outdoor structures/furniture such as railing, pergolas, arbors, gazebos, umbrellas, etc.

- Assists the maintenance staff with snow removal/salting to maintain safety of all emergency exits and sidewalks as well as places, fills, and stores salt barrels as needed on the property.

10% Other Duties
- Supports gardening opportunities for residents in collaboration with Garden Angels:

• Prepares and fertilizes resident gardening spaces as needed.

• Coordinates with appropriate committee to maintain and organize resident garden placement list, map, and garden signs.

• Plans, procures materials for, and facilitates monthly resident horticulture therapy opportunities in Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living. This may include attending bus outings to garden centers, botanical gardens, etc. with residents.

• Participates as an active member of appropriate resident committees (Operations, Building & Grounds, etc), attends meetings and presents any relevant information that will assist the committees in achieving their goals.

• Communicate with residents about grounds questions and concerns including resident gardening opportunities, insect and pest challenges, and donations in a timely manner.

• Supports staff in other departments with special projects such as floral arranging, etc. for special events.

• Maintains positive relationship with community members, Attic Angel business associates (e.g. building contractors, civil engineers, landscape architects), and visitors.

• Prepares and present seminars and lectures to Attic Angel residents, staff, other professionals, and the community as needed. Attends educational seminars to gain horticultural knowledge. Represents and promotes Attic Angel in a dignified and respectful manor when giving and attending seminars.

• Snow removal

• Performs other similar duties as needed.

Job Qualifications & Job Evaluation: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Degree in landscaping, horticulture, or landscape architecture preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and natural area management
- Ability to understand and follow organizational and departmental policies/procedures.
- Ability to work with residents to facilitate the use of their gardens.
- Ability to work with vendors and contractors.
- Ability to pass Madison Fire Department prairie burn training, if applicable.
- Ability to work in partnership environment which fosters effective teamwork, adhering to the Attic Angel mission statement as well as providing exemplary customer service to residents, staff, and visitors.
- Demonstrated ability to perform physical labor such as planting, weeding, pruning, watering, and spring/fall clean up.
- Ability to work outdoors in cold/hot weather for long periods.
- Must have organization skills and an attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently without additional guidance and monitoring.
- At least 4 years of experience working with perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees, prairies, and ponds in a similar environment.
- Knowledge of pesticides.

Attic Angel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
_This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship. Attic Angel makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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You belong at Attic Angel: At Attic Angel we are dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring that we treat you with respect throughout the interview process and once you join the team. We embrace diversity and strive to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

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