1. | Participates in various horticultural activities, such as, seeding, budding, grafting, weeding, spraying, transplanting, and pruning. |
2. | Prepares and uses chemical mixes for the spraying and feeding of plants. |
3. | Operates and maintains the vehicles, tools, and equipment involved in horticultural activities. |
4. | Maintains records of plant materials and equipment. |
5. | Demonstrates and/or explains work to the public. |
6. | Performs research on assigned projects. |
1. | Knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, and equipment used in horticultural activities. |
2. | Ability to learn to maintain and care for various trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers. |
3. | Ability to prepare and use chemicals for feeding and spraying of plants. |
4. | Ability to meet and address the public tactfully and courteously. |
5. | Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. |
6. | Ability to perform research and maintain records. |