Horticulturist

Musco Lighting

Horticulturist maintaining healthy, attractive indoor and outdoor plant spaces for Musco Sports Lighting facilities. Supporting plant care, diagnostics, education, and greenhouse programs.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeOskaloosa • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in horticultural practices, including plant care, pest identification, and treatment methods. Proficient in using diagnostic equipment and maintaining plant health while effectively communicating and collaborating with team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In HorticultureKnowledge Of Plant Pests And DiseasesExperience Using Gardening ToolsBasic Computer SkillsStrong Interpersonal And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Plant CarePest IdentificationSoil pH MonitoringElectrical Conductivity MonitoringPruning TechniquesPlant Health ImprovementHands-On Manual LaborPlant Material DocumentationHorticultural KnowledgeGrowing Area Maintenance

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetInnovative Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailAbility To Adapt QuicklyStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Diagnostic EquipmentGardening ToolsMicrosoft 365

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseValid Iowa Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Indoor And Outdoor Plant MaterialFoliage PlantsTropical PlantsAnnualsPerennialsTreesShrubsGreenhouse ManagementHorticulture ClassesMusco Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, prepare, plant, water, prune, and provide ongoing care for indoor and outdoor plant material
Apply horticultural knowledge to improve plant health, appearance, and overall quality
Identify plant pests, diseases, and other concerns, and recommend or implement corrective action
Maintain proper care practices for foliage plants, tropical plants, annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs
Support monthly Greenhouse newsletter content and assist with teaching small horticulture-related classes
Answer plant care questions and assist with personal desk plants as needed
Document processes and best practices for maintaining plant material and growing areas
Use diagnostic equipment to monitor and maintain appropriate soil pH and electrical conductivity levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in horticulture or at least two years of relevant horticulture experience
Knowledge of plant pests, diseases, and appropriate treatment methods
Ability to work varied hours, including rotating weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and 150 pounds or more with assistance
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to changing conditions
Comfort working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well as part of a team
Basic computer skills and strong attention to detail
Valid driver's license required
Valid Iowa driver's license required for travel between work sites in a company vehicle
Ability to work at heights of at least 25 feet
Experience using gardening tools and performing hands-on manual labor
Experience with computers and Microsoft 365
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Innovative problem-solving with a team-oriented mindset
Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work in a team-first culture
Continuous learning and professional development
Work-life balance
Flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time
Varying health insurance plans
Vision and dental insurance
PTO
401k
Profit sharing