Botanical Groundskeeper & Irrigation Specialist (Union)

TurfNet; Union (NJ); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Pension and retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Queens Botanical Garden is seeking a Botanical Garden Maintainer Horticulture (Full-Time/Union) to perform maintenance of grounds, equipment, and facilities. You will assist Gardeners in caring for living collections and managing plantings, while maintaining detailed records of work performed and materials used.

The role requires 3 years of professional landscaping experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to operate a wide range of tools and machinery under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional landscaping, gardening, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate a wide range of gardening tools and equipment.

Responsabilités

• Maintain grounds, greenhouses, paths, and facilities; snow removal and waste handling as needed.
• Assist Gardeners in care of living collections and transplanting trees/shrubs.
• Keep records and prepare reports on work performed and materials used.
• Supervise seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Drive and operate motorized equipment as required.

Connaissances

Record keeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Equipment maintenance

Lawn care

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Leaf blowers

Chainsaws

Lawn mowers

Rototiller

Hedge trimmers

Power edgers

Skid steer

Excavator

Description du poste

Queens Botanical Garden is seeking a Botanical Garden Maintainer Horticulture (Full-Time/Union) to perform maintenance of grounds, equipment, and facilities. You will assist Gardeners in caring for living collections and managing plantings, while maintaining detailed records of work performed and materials used.

The role requires 3 years of professional landscaping experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to operate a wide range of tools and machinery under supervision.