Botanist Jobs

A Botanist in the landscaping industry plays a vital role in studying plant life, assessing plant health, advising on plant selection, and creating sustainable landscape designs. They are responsible for identifying, classifying, and monitoring various species of plants and their habitats. In addition, they conduct research and provide valuable insights into plant growth patterns, environmental influences, and disease management. They often work closely with landscape architects and designers, contributing to the design phase with their in-depth knowledge of native plants, soil requirements, and sustainable gardening practices.

Potential Botanists should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in Botany, Biology, or a related field. They should have a strong understanding of plant biology, ecology, and horticulture, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with geographical information systems (GIS) and data analysis software can also be an advantage. Certifications like the Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) or Certified Arborist (CA) are often preferred by employers. Prior to becoming a Botanist, individuals may have roles such as a Research Assistant, Horticulturist, or Plant Biologist, where they can gain practical experience and deepen their knowledge of plant life.

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Arborist Plant Health Care Specialist

  • Bartlett Tree Experts
  • North Ridgeville, OH
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Ridgeville, OH
  • 7 hours ago

Valid driver's license Learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required Degree in Arboriculture...

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Plant Care Specialist

  • Rentokil Initial
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 19 hours ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Floral & Plant Care Specialist

  • Longwood Gardens
  • Kennett Square, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Kennett Square, PA
  • 4 days ago

As one of the great gardens of the world located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the...

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Lawn and Plant Care Specialist

  • Davey Tree
  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID knowledge Strongly Preferred: Category 3 certification Ability to complete...

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Plant care specialist/landscape maintenance/Mowing

  • JSS
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago

Summer, seasonal or full time available Valid drivers license and clean driving record needed Responsibilities can include: Mowing Hedge trimming weeding spring and fall clean ups mulching installing...

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Need Indoor Plant / Botanical Specialist

  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 8 days ago

un need indoor plant / botanical specialist (SE Portland) compensation: negotiable I just signed a lease on a 4000 square foot office space in inner SE Portland. In July or August we will be...

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Plant Health Care Specialist

  • SavATree
  • Hanover, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Hanover, MA
  • 12 days ago

You bring: A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Management, Turfgrass-or related experience (preferred) The ability...

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Plant Care Specialist I

  • RNA Rentokil North America
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Plant Care Specialist I

  • Rentokil Initial
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 12 days ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Plant Care Specialist

  • Planteria US Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 days ago

We have grown from a small family business into the UK's leading interior landscaping specialist, transforming workplaces and commercial environments with the power of nature, to international expansion...

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Plant Health Care Specialist

  • Gachina Landscape Management
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 17 days ago

Calibrating Chemical Spill Procedure Clean-Up and Disposal Chemicals Properly Labeled and Stored Inspect PHC Storage Area and Trucks for Compliance Pest and Disease Identification and Control Methods (75%) Weed...

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Plant Care Specialist

  • RNA Rentokil North America
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 18 days ago

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global...

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Plant Scientist - Field Research Lead

  • Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 20 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 20 days ago

security to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Horticultural...

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Plant Scientist - Field Research Lead

  • Kimberly Clark
  • Central, AZ
  • 22 days ago
  • Central, AZ
  • 22 days ago

security to ensure retrieval of data and protection of proprietary information To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications: Required Qualifications Masters degree or higher in Horticultural...

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Fertilizer Tech/Floriculturist

  • The Woodruff Companies
  • Columbus, GA
  • 22 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 22 days ago

Qualifications High school diploma or GED required Experience in horticulture, landscaping, customer service, or related fields preferred Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record Basic math...

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Botanist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The Botanist's Eye: Identifying the Plants around You
All too often, we take the importance of plants for granted. We are, in fact, blind to them. So how do we learn to seeand appreciatethe more than 300,000 types of plants around us? The answer lies...
The Lost Island of Madre de Dios
In January 2017, a team of explorers set off to undertake one of the last geographic expeditions on the isle of Madre de Dios, a true terra incognita located in the heart of Patagonia and the...
Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany
In Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany, Dr. Catherine Kleier invites us to open our eyes to the phenomenal world of plant life and to the process she calls Natura Revelata, the joy of...

Salary for Botanist Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Botanists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.4%
Master's Degree
17.4%
High School or GED
12.6%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.0%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Botanists
1-2 years
28.6%
2-4 years
28.6%
4-6 years
14.3%
6-8 years
9.5%
Less than 1 year
9.5%
None
9.5%


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