I am posting this job description on behalf of Pitzer
College located in Claremont, California.  Please pass this
along to anyone you know in the botanic garden community.
Inquiries should be made to the person identified in the
posting.  Thanks!  -Richard Chute

PITZER COLLEGE
ARBORETUM MANAGER  #254


Monthly Salary:  $2,531.50 plus benefits.


Essential Functions: Regular, full-time exempt-level
position to manage the Pitzer College Arboretum.  Includes
coordination of academic uses of the Arboretum; development
and management of annual operating and special project
budgets.  Acts as working supervisor with groundskeeper
staff including students, temporary employees and
volunteers.  Installation, operation and repair of
irrigation systems; tool and equipment maintenance and
operation.  Maintain associated hardscape areas.
Participate on the college’s Arboretum Advisory Committee.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Thorough
knowledge of gardening techniques, horticulture, landscape
planning, sprinkler systems and gardening power equipment.
Knowledge of safety & training methods pertaining to
grounds, including tools, chemicals and equipment.
Excellent supervisory & management skills and the ability to
function independently.  Excellent planning and
organizational skills.  Ability to work within budgets.
Ability to deal with a diverse community of faculty, staff,
and students.   Must be able to lift and carry fifty pounds
for a distance  of 100 yards.  Must be able to maneuver in
narrow or confined spaces around fragile plants.  Must be
able to work outdoors in varying climates.  Ability to
drive; must have a valid driver’s license.  Must possess or
obtain a California Qualified Pest Applicator’s license.
Basic typing/keyboard skills and ability to work with
computers.   California Red Cross First Aid Certificate
required.


Education & Experience:  Associate or bachelor’s degree in
horticulture or other similar field and three years of
professional gardening experience.  Must possess knowledge
and demonstrated skills in basic horticultural practices


To Apply:  Send application, resume, and the names of three
references to Jim Gates, Director of Facilities, Pitzer
College, 1050 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.

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Richard M. Chute
Deputy Director                                   Phone
(909) 625-8767 x222
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden                    Fax
(909) 626-7670
1500 N. College Ave.
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Claremont, CA
91711-3157                                     www.rsabg.org

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