Horticultural Specialist
City of O'Fallon, Missouri
Hourly Pay: $25.98
Paid CDL training program available
The City of O'Fallon is seeking a skilled, motivated Horticultural Specialist to help keep our community beautiful and thriving. If you're passionate about plants, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in creating exceptional landscapes, we'd love to have you on our team.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supervising and performing the care, maintenance, and installation of landscaping across municipal properties. The Horticultural Specialist plays a key role in ensuring O'Fallon's parks, facilities, and public spaces are healthy, attractive, and welcoming.
What You'll Do
• Perform and oversee horticulture practices including planting, pruning, fertilizing, irrigation, and integrated pest management
• Prepare and maintain municipal grounds, ensuring vibrant and aesthetically pleasing landscapes
• Participate in the design, installation, and maintenance of landscape beds
• Assist with greenhouse operations and plant production
• Identify plant diseases, insects, and nutrition disorders, implementing effective treatment plans
• Operate, service, and schedule irrigation systems
• Train and guide seasonal workers, temporary staff, and volunteers
• Enforce safety procedures and operate vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Support festivals, special events, and snow removal operations
• Provide budget input related to projects, maintenance, and equipment
• Work irregular hours as needed
What You Bring
• Associate's Degree in horticulture or equivalent education and skills
• Three to five years of experience in grounds care, greenhouse operations, plant production, fertilizers, pest control, and irrigation systems
• Supervisory experience and the ability to support and guide others
• Strong understanding of horticulture, landscape management, equipment operation, and irrigation in the O'Fallon climate
• Ability to lift heavy objects, work outdoors in varying weather, and use tools requiring dexterity
• Valid Missouri driver's license (Class A CDL or ability to obtain)
Working Environment
This role involves indoor and outdoor work, including exposure to weather, noise, dust, and chemicals. Proper safety equipment is provided and required.
Why You'll Love Working Here
The City of O'Fallon deeply values its employees and offers a robust benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Optional Pet Insurance and identity-theft protection
• Wellness incentives, onsite fitness facilities, and discounted Renaud Center membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid leave: 3 weeks vacation for new hires, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, sick leave, and extended illness time
• Missouri LAGERS L-6 Pension Plan and 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to Zen and lactation rooms in select facilities
If you're enthusiastic about horticulture and want to make a meaningful impact in the community, we invite you to apply and grow with us.
Visit www.ofallonmo.gov/hr to submit your application!
The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.