Assistant Gardener: Grow Plants, Mulch & Lead Seasonal Work

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision/Prescription benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits (FSAs)

CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

PSLF Eligible Employer

Museum Pass

Free Garden admission for employee +1

Employee discount

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden seeks two Assistant Gardeners to support the Horticulture department in Brooklyn, NY. Under supervision, you will assist Gardeners with planting, care of perennials, trees, shrubs and turf, and help maintain greenhouses and nurseries.

Responsibilities include soil prep, weeding, mulching, mowing, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, and basic reporting. Occasional lead of seasonal staff and volunteers may occur. Union position with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• At least 15 of 30 credits must be in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field, from an accredited college or community college; or a certificate from a recognized horticultural or botanical program.
• One year of full-time gardening experience in planting, cultivating and caring for trees, plants, shrubs, and lawns.
• Motor vehicle driver's license valid in New York.
• Ability to obtain pesticide apprentice certification.
• Ability to work outside in all weather.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting and caring for perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and turf.
• Assist in maintenance and operations of greenhouses and nurseries.
• Prepare soil and seed beds, weed, mulch, and mow lawns; repair damaged planted areas, fertilize and water plants.
• Operate hand- and power-gardening tools and equipment; report repairs needed to supervisor.
• Perform simple recordkeeping and write basic reports.
• Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment as needed.
• Help with cleaning grounds and fixtures; support seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Skills

Gardening experience

Driver's license

Pesticide apprentice certification

Weather resilience

Lift 50 pounds

Education

30 credits in horticulture or related field OR horticulture certificate

Job description

Brooklyn Botanic Garden seeks two Assistant Gardeners to support the Horticulture department in Brooklyn, NY. Under supervision, you will assist Gardeners with planting, care of perennials, trees, shrubs and turf, and help maintain greenhouses and nurseries.

Responsibilities include soil prep, weeding, mulching, mowing, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, and basic reporting. Occasional lead of seasonal staff and volunteers may occur. Union position with full-time hours.