Apply horticulture and landscape maintenance skills in person at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden near Devon, Alberta. Maintain curated garden spaces, collections, and public areas.
The Horticulture Technician supports day-to-day garden operations across 80 acres of curated space. Work includes planting, weeding, mulching, turf care, integrated pest management, and equipment maintenance. The gardens include the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, Aga Khan Garden, Indigenous Garden, indoor showhouses, and specialty plant collections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plant, weed, and mulch horticultural and landscape areas
- Mow, line trim, and seed turf areas
- Identify, map, and mechanically remove weeds
- Complete spraying activities through integrated pest management
- Repair irrigation, check filters, and sharpen blades
Requirements:
- Horticulture or related diploma or certificate
- Two years of relevant field experience may qualify
- Valid Alberta Class 5 non-GDL driver's license
- Recent three-year driver's abstract with required record
- First aid; equipment and pesticide certifications are assets
Support safe, aesthetically maintained garden collections through horticulture, turf care, pest management, and equipment maintenance.
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