Horticulture Technician (Full-time)
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
People & HR
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Feb 19, 2026
| Position: Horticulture Technician (Full-time) | ||
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| Job Id: 754 | ||
| # of Openings: 1 | ||
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| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Meijer Gardens is ranked among the 100 most visited art institutions in the world. The organization embraces the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture & sculpture. Meijer Gardens' commitment is to create a legacy of lifelong learning, enjoyment, and a rich cultural experience for generations to come. Horticulture Technician Are you looking for a full-time role where your hard work truly makes a difference? Do you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a team that brings cultural events and community experiences to life? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team! About the PositionBring your passion for plants, outdoor environments, and hands‑on horticulture work to our team! We’re looking for a skilled Horticulture Technician to help maintain our display gardens, greenhouses, conservatories, irrigation systems, and turf areas. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in high‑quality landscape care, and is comfortable operating a wide range of horticultural equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking steady full-time hours with benefits and perks, a positive work environment, and the chance to grow with a strong, supportive team. What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us
If you’re seeking a full-time role where you can stay active, contribute excellence, and be part of something special, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating memorable experiences Requirements: Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred Certifications/Licenses: Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred Ability to obtain and maintain valid State of Residence driver's and chauffeur's license prior to hire date. Ability to obtain and maintain valid Aerial Lift Operator, and MI pesticide applicator licenses prior to hire date or within a set time within the course of employment. Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on, relevant experience required. Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on, relevant horticulture or landscape maintenance experience preferred. Technician or Maintenance (light duty) experience preferred. Knowledge and Abilities
Organizational Expectations
Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. Must be able to regularly move up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally 100+ pounds (such as loading, unloading, and moving supplies, medium to heavy tools, and equipment). Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching are required. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder and must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet. Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information accurately with others is required. Includes occasional object manipulation with or without assistance and the ability to efficiently navigate the workspace to access essential resources. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, fumes, hazardous materials, cleaning agents, small spaces, and varying heights. Conditions may include challenging weather such as temperatures exceeding 100°F, dropping below 0°F, rain, snow, high humidity, and direct sunlight in both outdoor settings and greenhouse environments. Basic mobility is required across offices, grounds, and exhibition areas. PPE is required for certain tasks. Social interaction is required. As part of our onboarding process, all new hires are required to complete our background check. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. | ||
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