Horticulture Apprentice
Salary
$15.97 Hourly
Location
Saint Paul
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
Saint Paul
Department
Not Applicable
Opening Date
03/06/2025
Closing Date
5/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Job Posting
This apprenticeship at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is designed to provide necessary experience to obtain a job as a Horticulturist. Apprentices gain career learning in plant maintenance, greenhouse production, outdoor landscaping, and preparing floral displays as well as ongoing professional skills trainings. This is a paid year- long opportunity through Right Track and the City of Saint Paul, Apprentices will receive $15.97/hour.
Duties
Plant maintenance in public display areas
Transplanting, weeding, trimming, and deadheading herbaceous plants both indoors and outdoors
Preparation of plants for floral displays
Preparation of soils, plan maintenance, and sanitation in greenhouse production areas
Assist with record keeping
Perform other duties as assigned