Top 5 Gardener Jobs in Nebraska

Horticulturist
Lauritzen Gardens —Omaha, NE
- $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Head Gardener - 1 position available
Kinghorn Gardens —Omaha, NE
- Mid-level
- Outdoor work
Garden Specialist
Metropolitan Community College (Omaha) —Omaha, NE
- From $17.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
Interior Plant Care Technician
Wright Outdoor Solutions —Omaha, NE
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Horticulturist - 2 yr exp req
Jensen Gardens Inc —Sarpy County, NE
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Temporary
- In person
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Horticulturist

Lauritzen Gardens -
Omaha, NE

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Join an Award-Winning Garden Destination

About Our Organization

Lauritzen Gardens—named Best Attraction in the 2025 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards and ranked #3 by USA Today for Top Botanical Gardens in the United States—is a 100-acre urban oasis showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Nebraska landscape.

As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to conservation across the Great Plains, environmentally responsible horticulture, and creating meaningful, inspiring experiences for our community. Our team takes pride in maintaining a world-class destination where people can connect with nature year-round.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Lauritzen Gardens, your work directly supports a beautiful, mission-driven environment—and we make sure our team is supported too.

Job Summary

The Horticulturist is responsible for assisting in all aspects of garden and land management in an assigned area to a high standard of ecological horticulture excellence under direct supervision. In this position, the employee will assist in managing outdoor gardens and plant collections by performing tasks such as weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, raking, planting, fertilizing, and applying pesticides. The Horticulturist will assist in creating designs and installing annual designs and show designs throughout the year. Like other full-time employees at Lauritzen Gardens, the Horticulturist is expected to work 40 hours per week in a schedule that may include a weekend day and participate in other duties assigned, including, but not limited to: snow removal, festivals and event staffing, special projects, and overtime work as needed.

Primary Job Duties

Plant, prune, water, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and turf.
Monitor plant health and diagnose pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies.
Assist with landscape design, garden installations, and seasonal displays.
Display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail.
Be able to understand and interpret instructions to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Bring creative solutions to challenges.
Be able to lift 40 lbs. safely, stand, squat, kneel 8 hour a day, and work safely in extreme environmental conditions.
Must be willing to use fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides with the label-stated safety precautions and attain and applicator's license within 12 months of start date.
Operate small engine equipment safely (golf cart, weed-eater, blower, edger, etc.).
Clean and use hand tools and equipment responsibly.
Weekly computer usage.

Education & Experience

Must have at least 1 year of horticulture experience.
Associate or bachelor's degree in education, life science, or design is preferred, and consideration will be given to those who are actively pursuing a degree.
Valid driver's license.
Understand the foundations of ecological and horticultural skills and be able to assist in managing the landscapes and plants under their care to the highest standards.
Be able to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Be comfortable working with people of all ages.

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Long-term & short-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
401 (k) with company match.
8 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Floating Holidays.
Garden Membership.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Bereavement Leave.
Opportunities for professional development.

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