Horticulture Apprentice
Internship Horticulture Apprentice at City of Saint Paul
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: March 6, 2025
Industry: Government
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $15.97
Education Level: High School
E-Verify: Yes
To Apply

This apprenticeship at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is designed to provide necessary experience to obtain a job as a Horticulturist. Apprentices gain career learning in plant maintenance, greenhouse production, outdoor landscaping, and preparing floral displays as well as ongoing professional skills trainings. This is a paid year- long opportunity through Right Track and the City of St Paul, Apprentices will receive $15.97/hour.

Responsibilities

Duties

  • Plant maintenance in public display areas 
  • Transplanting, weeding, trimming, and deadheading herbaceous plants both indoors and outdoors 
  • Preparation of plants for floral displays 
  • Preparation of soils, plan maintenance, and sanitation in greenhouse production areas 
  • Assist with record keeping 
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate safe, professional, and respectful behavior in all work areas 
  • Follow established policies and procedures when working on Como Campus 
  • Address issues and concerns in a timely and professional manner
  • Work a pre-arranged shift, up to 40 hours/week in the Summer and up to 20 hours/week during the School Year 
  • Give advanced notice for shift changes 
  • Fulfill all training requirements and provide feedback

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a career or degree in horticulture, floriculture, plant biology, or a related field 
  • Meet a household income requirement and/or have a barrier to employment. 
  • Preference given to City of St Paul and Ramsey County residents
  • Ability to commit to Apprenticeship for a minimum of one year 
  • Be available to work weekdays, and weekends 
  • Demonstrate high quality ability to work independently or with a team 
  • Ability to move objects in excess of 50 lbs. daily

City of Saint Paul

Contact: Cecilia Fisher
Phone 651-266-6500
Email hr-recruitment@ci.stpaul.mn.us
27 W 4th Street
200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
Transit: On bus line, On the Green Line