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| Employer: | Tropical Gardens Inc. |
| DBA: | Tropical Gardens Inc. |
| Address: | P.O. Box 500041 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 United States |
| Phone: | 670-322-5711 |
| Other Number: | 670-323-1044 |
| Contact Tropical Gardens Inc. via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | Renewal |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | No, not covered |
| DOD related? | No |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | No |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 1 |
| Specific Worksite location: | Saipan |
| Job Classification: | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations |
| Job Title: | Horticulturist 11-9011.01 |
| Announcement Number: | 09-09-18121 |
| Job Classification: | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 9/16/2009 |
| Closing Date: | 9/30/2009 |
| Salary Range: | $4.55 to $4.55 / Hourly |
| Job Title: | Horticulturist 11-9011.01 |
| Job Duties: | Take care of indoor & outdoor plants for retailing, plant rental, landscaping purposes; must know how to propagate plants through various methods (seedlings, airlayer, cuttings, frafting, etc.); must know the scientific & common names of plants; must be able to recognize diseases affecting plants and know which fertilizer and insecticide to apply according to the condition of plants; do landscaping works for outside projects (procedure from ground preparation, soilworks, plant installation, maintenance); provides advise and after sales service to customers on care of trees, flowering shrubs, ground covers, turf on growing techniques & gardening procedures; do plant rental services to various clients (must know which kinds of plants are applicable to various establishment conditions); do other related work as required. * Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research. * Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests. * Tour work areas to observe work being done, to inspect crops, and to evaluate plant and soil conditions. * Assign work schedules and duties to nursery or greenhouse staff, and supervise their work. * Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules. * Apply pesticides and fertilizers to plants. * Hire employees, and train them in gardening techniques. * Select and purchase seeds, plant nutrients, disease control chemicals, and garden and lawn care equipment. * Determine types and quantities of horticultural plants to be grown, based on budgets, projected sales volumes, and/or executive directives. * Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | ER Preference: High school graduate with extensive work experience in plant care and maintenance; knowledgeable in identification of various species of plants, identify diseases affecting plants and proper application/know-how of fertilizer/insecticide to be used; O-Net: Title Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed Overall Experience Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. Job Zone Examples These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include funeral directors, electricians, forest and conservation technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents. SVP Range (6.0 to < 7.0) Education Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree. |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 32 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-weekly |
| Overtime Available: | No |
| Overtime Rate: | $6.825 - $6.825 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | No |
| Specify All Payroll Deductions: | |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Housing Provided: | No |
| Food Provided: | No |
| Transportation required: | No |
| If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at: | |
| Fringe Benefits: | |
| Comments: | Must be willing to work flexible days of the week including Saturdays and Sundays and on flexible hours. Worker's compensation & Medical provided. |