Assistant Gardener — Plant Care & Grounds

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

CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Museum Pass

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation is seeking two Assistant Gardeners to support the Horticulture department in Brooklyn, NY. Under supervision, assistants help Gardeners with garden and grounds tasks and report to the Manager of Horticulture.

Responsibilities include planting, care of perennials and shrubs, greenhouse operations, soil prep, weeding, mulching, and equipment maintenance. The role may involve leading seasonal staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Thirty credits, at least 15 of which 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 experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following: planting, cultivating and caring for trees, plants, shrubs, and lawns; OR
• Education and/or experience equivalent to above
• Possession of a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the state of New York
• Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide apprentice certification
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist in and perform tasks such planting and caring for perennials, annuals, trees shrubs, and turf
• Assist in performing tasks involving maintenance and operations of greenhouses and nurseries.
• Assist in preparation of soil and seed beds, weeding, mulching, and mowing lawns; assist in repairing damaged planted areas, fertilizing and watering plants
• Assist in and perform tasks involved in operation and care of hand- and power-gardening tools and equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to same; report needs for repairs and replacements to supervisor.
• Perform simple recordkeeping and prepare simple written reports.
• Drive vehicles and operate any other motorized equipment incidental to the performance of duties.
• As directed, performs various tasks in connection with cleaning of grounds and fixtures equipment.
• May occasionally lead seasonal employees, and volunteers
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Job description

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation is seeking two Assistant Gardeners to support the Horticulture department in Brooklyn, NY. Under supervision, assistants help Gardeners with garden and grounds tasks and report to the Manager of Horticulture.

Responsibilities include planting, care of perennials and shrubs, greenhouse operations, soil prep, weeding, mulching, and equipment maintenance. The role may involve leading seasonal staff and volunteers.