Employment Opportunities ... 50 lbs,
and tolerate extreme heat. Groundskeeper (currently not
available) The Groundskeeper assists with all aspects of
turfgrass management. Job responsibilities include mowing
and trimming of turf on the grounds, application of
fertilizer as directed, detaching, and core-airifying,
edging, sod cutting (removal), seeding, sod installation,
manual watering of certain turf areas as needed. The
employee is also expected to greet and answer questions of
garden visitors. Experience with or knowledge of ornamental
native and exotic plants, as well as, turfgrass and
turfgrass diseases is helpful. This job requires the ability
to lift 50 lbs, tolerance of outdoor weather conditions, and
a current driver’s license. Assistant Indoor
Horticulturist (currently not available) The Assistant
Indoor Horticulturist assists with the maintenance of the
permanent plantings and rotating displays in the
Conservatory and Butterfly Wing. Job responsibilities
include plant installation, watering, fertilizing,
deadheading, pruning, staking, mulching, ... www.reimangardens.iastate.edu/en/employment_opportunities.cfm - 36 kB