Landscape/Botanical Specialist

General Description: The primary objective of this position is to curate and maintain and keep in good condition assigned assets of the San Antonio Food Bank. The Landscape/Botanical Specialist will maintain the aesthetic and functional condition of the outdoor properties, including landscaping and grounds aligned with local seasonality and sustainability. They will also assist with other facility maintenance and janitorial duties as needed.
The ideal candidate will have horticultural knowledge and experience, not just grounds keeping.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains overall condition and maintenance of the grounds, equipment, and machinery of the San Antonio Food Bank.
• Curates and maintains trees, plants, lawns, etc. and may involve some of the following: mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, mulching, and planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Raking leaves, clearing debris, emptying trash receptacles, and power washing surfaces.
• Assumes responsibility for plant health, pruning, trimming, and shaping of shrubs and trees.
• Monitors pest/disease, soil health, fertilizer, and plant nutrition.
• Assumes additional responsibility of building maintenance and cleanliness (i.e., offices, break rooms, meeting rooms, bathrooms, lobbies etc.)
• Operating power tools, mowers, tractors, and chainsaws, as well as maintaining irrigation systems.
• Seasonal duties such as preparing for snow/ice on walkways and parking lots; installing, maintaining, or repairing equipment, such as lighting or fences.
• Identifies and responds to broken or non-functioning items in a timely manner.
• Set-up and break down of internal equipment for events as needed.

Applicants are required to submit to a drug test as part of the hiring process.