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Do you enjoy working outdoors\u00a0<\/span>maintaining plants<\/span>, performing general\u00a0<\/span>landscape maintenance tasks<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and working with diverse\u00a0<\/span>co-workers and\u00a0<\/span>park users?<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If so, you may be the Horticulturist\u00a0<\/span>we are looking for!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n About this position<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span>Horticulturists<\/span>\u00a0for Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R)\u00a0<\/span>focus on\u00a0<\/span>plant management<\/span>\u00a0in landscaped settings<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>including plant<\/span>\u00a0s<\/span>election, design, irrigation installation and maintenance, proper pruning techniques,\u00a0<\/span>while<\/span>\u00a0controlling<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>weed<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0and pest<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nAbout the Work:<\/span>\u00a0Horticulturists\u00a0safely\u00a0move up to 100 pounds, most commonly only 50 pounds at a time, with help from crew member, co-worker or equipment, and drive equipment from site to site in traffic on City streets. \u00a0Competitive candidates will\u00a0be highly skilled,\u00a0have\u00a0the ability to lead\u00a0and\u00a0have\u00a0inclusive\u00a0people skills which are\u00a0important\u00a0in daily operations.\u00a0These positions work out-of-doors for extended periods\u00a0during\u00a0unfavorable weather conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n As a\u00a0<\/span>Horticulturist<\/span>\u00a0you will:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n I<\/span>nstall and<\/span>\u00a0m<\/span>aintai<\/span>n<\/span>\u00a0landscapes including shrubs, trees, and turf<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Perform irrigation\u00a0<\/span>installation<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>maintenance,<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>repair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work constructively on a diverse team<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Calculate and safely apply needed fertilizers and pesticides<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n L<\/span>ead<\/span>\u00a0the<\/span>\u00a0work of team members<\/span>\u00a0and volunteers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Portland Parks and Recreation is seeking applications to fill\u00a0<\/span>multiple Horticulturist<\/span>\u00a0positions<\/span>\u00a0currently. The eligible list established will also be used to fill future vacancies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This position is represented by Portland City Laborers (PCL-LL483) collective bargaining agreement, view the agreement at<\/span>\u00a0https:\/\/www.portland.gov\/bhr\/employee-relations\/labor-relations\/labor-agreements<\/a>\u00a0and click on the appropriate contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n PP&R encourages applicants to apply who are from a group underrepresented in public land management (Black, Indigenous, people of color, Latinx, people living with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nAs a person, you are:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Inclusive:\u00a0<\/span>Someone who values and respects diversity and has a desire or experience working with and serving people from a variety of\u00a0<\/span>backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Collaborative:\u00a0<\/span>An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things\u00a0<\/span>done.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Solutions Oriented:<\/span>\u00a0Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document\u00a0<\/span>solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Emotionally Intelligent:<\/span>\u00a0Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n \nAbout the Bureau:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R\u2019s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.\u00a0<\/span>PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial,\u00a0<\/span>ethnic<\/span>\u00a0and socio-economic backgrounds.\u00a0<\/span>Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \nCity of Portland Core Values:<\/span> These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City’s core values, please click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Why work at the City of Portland?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in all\u00a0<\/span>people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a\u00a0<\/span>comprehensive benefits package<\/span><\/a>, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland’s benefits please click\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nThe City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. ?Please see the Additional Information section below for details.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n Knowledge and experience in\u00a0<\/span>plant identification<\/span>, proper\u00a0pruning techniques<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>design,<\/span>\u00a0landscape plan review,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>installation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>as well as<\/span>\u00a0care\u00a0<\/span>of plants\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0landscaped areas<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Knowledge and experience of\u00a0<\/span>irrigation system<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n
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