Horticulturist

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Facilities Management invite applications for a Horticulturist to maintain and trim gardens and other bed areas to promote their health and appearance.  Situated on the east side of the Mississippi River in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, SIUE is located on nearly 2700 acres in a park-like setting.

 

A bachelor’s degree in forestry, horticulture, biology, or related field with one year of work experience in a supervisory capacity on landscape construction or maintenance is required.  Six years of work experience as it pertains to horticulture, gardening or professional landscaper is preferred. Applicant must have a thorough knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in gardening or landscaping.  General knowledge of different species of plants and their growing characteristics is also required.

 

Starting salary:  $16.96 per hour

Application deadline:  October 31, 2008 or until successful candidate is selected



 

Qualified applicants must submit a Civil Service application

http://www.siue.edu/PERSONNEL/Employment/CS_Application.dot, resume and unofficial transcript to:

 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Offices of Human Resources

Campus Box 1040

Edwardsville, IL  62026-1040

Or email your Civil Service application (required), resume and unofficial transcript to:  civilserviceapplications@siue.edu

 

*Only one Civil Service application is required to be completed per year.  Please use only one application to apply for multiple positions.  The Offices of Human Resources will not contact applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications listed.

 

This is an Illinois State University Civil Service position and state residency is required within 6 months of hire date.

For more information please visit the Offices of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/PERSONNEL or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.

 

As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. Women and minorities are urged to apply.  Applicants may be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.