Horticulturist - Facilities Management

**Horticulturist** **Facilities Management** Full Time **Starting Wage**: **$23.37** per hour **Primary Responsibilities** - Select, order and track landscaping plant materials and supplies - Oversee and coordinate small project teams during spring/fall plantings - Maintain University landscape beds and outdoor planters - Work with Grounds Supervisor and Grounds lead to create a master plan of plantings for all Main and River Campus beds and planters. - Prepare all beds and planters prior to spring/fall planting - Maintain all beds and planters throughout the season including watering, applying plant protection and nutrition products, weeding, and mulching - Dispose of plant material and prepare beds at end of the growing season - Operate mowers and string trimmers to maintain University grounds - Help with any other related project work on university grounds including campus irrigation, and athletic fields - Clean the equipment and maintenance areas; return all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility - Snow and ice removal as necessary - Maintain driver's license - Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture and/or two (2) years of industry experience - Demonstrated work history reflecting reliability and dependability - Possess a valid driver’s license - Ability to work in inclement weather, including emergencies and snow removal, and live within 30 minutes travel time from the University - Knowledge of proper planting, cultivating, and caring for plants - Understands soil composition and the use of soil amendments - Knowledge of proper pruning techniques for plants, shrubs, and trees - Ability to use hand-held tools and grounds equipment - Operates trucks and tractors of various sizes and weights in loading hauling and unloading various equipment and supplies - Possess MO Pesticide License or must obtain within 90 days of hire - Ability to frequently stoop, bend, pull, and push - Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to 50 pounds - Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service **To Apply:** The deadline to submit applications is **July 31, 2026****.** Click on the**APPLY** button at the top of the page and complete **every section**of the online application. **About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):**Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society. SEMO Fact Book: [Institutional Research Factbook | SEMO](https://semo.edu/institutional-research/factbook.html) SEMO Strategic Action Plan: [Strategic Action Plan (semo.edu)](https://semo.edu/about/president/strategic-action-plan.html)