Maintains and preserves the Academy’s physical environment, ensuring a clean, safe appearance and functional condition for visitors, staff, and students across campus, athletic facilities, and woodlands.
Compensation
Wage Range: $26.25 - $27.30 based on relevant education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
Performs routine and repetitive manual labor
Cleans culverts, drains, roads, and ditches
Spreads sand and gravel
Erects road markers
Shovels snow
Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Nice to have: knowledge of snow and ice removal operations
Nice to have: irrigation operation experience
Nice to have: pesticide applicator license
Nice to have: experience working with adolescents in an educational setting
Lead applied research programs in arboriculture, develop and evaluate new management tools, and provide technical support and training to BTE staff and clients.
Locations (3)
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Cornelius, Oregon, United States
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Develop applied research programs in arboriculture
Publish research results in scientific or technical journals
Provide on‑site technical support and training to BTE offices
Develop and maintain technical reports and educational programs
Answer requests for information from BTE arborists via phone, text, MS Teams, and email
Requirements
Ph.D. in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Tree Physiology, Urban Forestry, or closely related program of study
The Assistant Grower is responsible for ensuring that crops are delivered on time, at or above the planned quantity, and according to internal specifications using a detail-oriented approach to crop development.
Responsibilities
Perform essential plant care tasks including irrigation, fertilization, EC/pH checks, and pest/disease identification to support plant growth and scheduling
Navigate and utilize Priva environmental control software and communicate any variances or concerns promptly
Report any issues related to plant health or crop performance in a timely and accurate manner
Apply core Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles including hands on scouting, trap placement, beneficial insect distribution, and chemical application
Maintain a clean and organized work area through hands on tasks and by supporting processes that promote overall organization
Lead and manage quality and food safety systems at an Ardent Mills production facility, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.
Compensation
The starting range for this position is $86,200.00 - $114,915.90, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 10% Annual.
Responsibilities
Ensure Quality/Food Safety execution, including training, compliance, verification and auditing activities
Manage the wheat pipeline to ensure wheat shipped to the mill meets customer needs and regulatory standards
Manage customer audit programs, documentation, specifications, and ensure active customer support
Build relationships with local customers to uncover opportunities
Maintain customer audit certification and agreed 3rd party certification
A non-supervisory leadership position that works closely with the Director to coordinate and oversee departmental programs, gardening activities, and contracted support. Advises on best practices in horticulture, IPM, irrigation, arboriculture, and de-remediation.
Responsibilities
Oversees/conducts Integrated Pest Management activities
Monitors plant health, including pathology, entomology, fertility needs, and irrigation regimens
Responds in compliance with accepted IPM practices and DC and Federal laws
Qualifies as a DC Licensed Pesticide Applicator within one year of hire
Assists the Garden Director in coordinating and overseeing campus emergency and storm or sever weather response
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a field related to horticulture)
Entry-level Plant Health Care Specialist Trainee responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and providing plant health care to trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
Compensation
$25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Responsibilities
Learning to perform all functions of integrated pest management programs
Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools
Communicating with clients regarding work performed during site visits
Mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers according to diagnosis, safety procedures, label instructions, and state laws
Properly maintaining and operating equipment and vehicles
Requirements
Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field
The Assistant Superintendent supports the daily care and presentation of The Sandbox, leading agronomic and operational plans, supervising maintenance activities, and ensuring exceptional playing conditions.
Responsibilities
Assist the Superintendent in implementing annual agronomic and operational plans and budget priorities
Coordinate daily work assignments and staffing plans
Provide day‑to‑day leadership, training, and support to agronomy team members
Supervise and participate in golf course maintenance activities
Support irrigation management through daily monitoring, scheduling, system operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Degree or certificate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, or a related field
The Landscape Chemical & Plant Health Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's chemical applications, turf management, ornamental plant health, and integrated pest management programs.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive chemical application and plant health care programs
Manage fertilization, weed control, insect and disease management, fungicide applications, and preventative treatments
Establish seasonal treatment schedules based on regional growing conditions and property needs
Monitor turf, trees, shrubs, flowers, and ornamental plant material for signs of stress, disease, insects, and nutrient deficiencies
Diagnose plant health issues and recommend corrective actions