Horticulturist

Are you passionate about plants?   Your dream job has found you!  Primatara is a picturesque estate & horse farm located in Springfield Missouri that is seeking a horticulturist to continue to cultivate the beauty of the property.  If you are self motivated, driven & thrive to work with flowers, trees & plants, then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!   This breathtaking panorama makes it easy to say, “every day at the office is a good day”!

Primatara is owned by Prime Inc, which is considered to be one of the most sought after employers in Southwest Missouri.  You’ll be rewarded for your expertise & hard work with the best benefits package in the region.

This Rare Opportunity Features the Following Benefits:

• Excellent Health Insurance Benefits at Reasonable Rates
• HSA Benefits
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
• 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
• A Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy
• Vacation & Sick Time
• On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center, Cardio Lounge, Aerobics & Yoga Classes, Basketball Court
• On Site Salon & Spa
• On Site Restaurant
• On Site Daycare Center
• On  Site Doctor’s Office & Chiropractor
• Competitive Salary for this Position: $55,000 - $60,000/yr
• Yearly Prime Inc. Shareholder’s Bonus

As an expert on foliage, you will be empowered to plan, develop & maintain  one of the most beautiful outdoor landscapes in the Ozarks.  Primatara’s horticulturist  will have the ability to create on a truly rare canvas alongside a truly amazing team!

• Bioswale maintenance, that can include separation and removal of proper vegetation.

• Perform propagation, irrigation, and pest management of plants.
• Control plant growth regulation through mixing and testing fertilizers and monitor any injectors that are being utilized.
• Manage scheduling for timing of appropriate planting.
• Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, and sprayers.
• Responsible for maintaining required knowledge of established garden plants and understanding the cultural requirements to maintain their growth and cultivation.
• Perform and support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening, and integrated pest management.
• Turf and lawn maintenance.

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge

Ground maintenance knowledge is preferred and understanding how to use and operate lawn care equipment is helpful.

Abilities

The work can be repetitive and physically demanding. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers. Must be able to work independently and also part of a team environment.

Experience, Education, and Training

Post-Secondary education is beneficial but not required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences degree, or at least 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification of a Pesticide Applicator’s License is preferred.

Physical Requirements

This position requires constant standing, walking, forward reaching, pedal control and grasping; frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, handling, climbing and reaching. Candidate must be able to lift and carry 50lbs and also push and pull a push mower seasonally.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Candidate must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc. The physical is job specific and will test strength and mobility.