Ecozone Gardener

Prospect Park Alliance; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Park Alliance, Inc. in New York, NY seeks an Eco Zone Gardener to uphold ecological restoration standards within a designated park zone.

You will work with a team to maintain landscapes, ensure safety, cleanliness, and visual appeal, and report to a Lead Eco Zone Gardener. Responsibilities include vegetation control by hand-pulling and power tools, assisting with herbicide applications when appropriate, site preparation, erosion control, watering, and pruning to support project goals

Responsibilities

• Participate in vegetation control by hand-pulling, power tools, and assisting with herbicide application
• Prepare planting sites by clearing and removing debris, raking and leveling soil, erosion control, watering, and digging holes
• Prune trees and shrubs for project goals, safety, and aesthetics

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Eco Zone Gardener upholds and implements the policies and standards for ecological restoration and sustainable ecological horticulture in Prospect Park as set forth by the Landscape Management team. The Eco Zone Gardener is responsible for ensuring their assigned zones are clean, safe, and visually appealing. This position will report to a Lead Eco Zone Gardener and will work with a group of gardeners in an assigned ecological zone of the Park.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES

Restoration & Maintenance of Park Landscapes

• Participate in vegetation control in all areas of the park by hand-pulling, using power tools, and assisting with and/or overseeing herbicide application
• Prepare and maintain planting sites by clearing and removing debris, raking and leveling soil, implementing erosion control techniques, watering pre- and post-installation, and/or digging holes
• Prune trees and shrubs as required for project goals, safety, and aesthetics
• Cut, cle...