Horticulture Assistant

Dublin Zoo holds the prestigious position of being one of Ireland’s top Family Attraction’ for nearly 200 years.

The plants in Dublin Zoo are an essential part of the landscape, simulating the habitat of various animals, and providing an immersion experience for our visitors – a journey to discover realistic settings of particular habitats.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Horticulture Assistant to join our Horticultural team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and expertise in Horticultural field to enhance the services provided by the Zoo.

The position involves being responsible for maintaining the green appearance of Dublin Zoo, ensuring that the Zoo has a wide variety of plants and care for its good condition.

Demands on the Horticulture Team vary from poisonous plant problems, soil compaction issues, visitor questions to providing stimulating items for the education team, apart from the demands of maintaining and development of a very diverse range of plants.

The job involves as well regular activities such as planting, pruning, weed killing, monitoring plants and using necessary machinery.

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