Gardener

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Gardener to join their Arterial Maintenance herbicide crew. This role involves maintaining the beauty of New York's arterial highways through effective weed control, tree planting, and landscape maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on gardening experience and a passion for nurturing plants. You will operate various gardening tools and contribute to the overall aesthetic of the city's green spaces. If you are committed to enhancing urban landscapes and ensuring the health of our environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time gardening experience.
• Certificate from horticulture or botanic program.

Responsibilities

• Control weedy plants along arterial highways.
• Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment.

Skills

Gardening

Plant Care

Landscape Maintenance

Tree Planting

Weed Control

Education

Certificate in Horticulture

College-level courses in Botany

30 semester credits in Horticulture

Tools

Hand Gardening Tools

Power Gardening Tools

Job description

Under supervision, the candidate will work on the Arterial Maintenance herbicide crew.

Responsibilities include controlling weedy plants along arterial highways within the five boroughs. In addition to herbicide application, duties may involve tree planting, inspecting roadway landscape median plantings, turf establishment, manual weed control, and general landscape maintenance, including snow removal.

The candidate will operate and maintain hand and power gardening tools and equipment, make necessary adjustments, initiate repair requests, maintain simple records, and prepare reports. Perform related duties as required.

To Apply:

Submit all resumes electronically via https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #648277. No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries are permitted. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit www.nyc.gov/dot.

Location:

78-88 Park Drive East, Queens, NY 11367.

Hours:

40 hours per week.

Position: Gardener - 81310

Minimum Qualifications:

1. One year of full-time gardening experience, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs, and lawns.
2. A certificate from a horticulture or botanic program with college-level courses, such as those offered by the New York Botanical Garden or Brooklyn Botanical Garden.
3. A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above, e.g., thirty semester credits with at least fifteen in horticulture or related fields.
4. For Level II, candidates must have an additional year of gardening experience and hold a Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, maintained throughout employment.
5. Valid NY State motor vehicle driver license, maintained during employment.

Additional Information:

This position is open to qualified persons with disabilities eligible for the 55-a Program. Indicate your interest at the top of your resume and cover letter.

Employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. For details, visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City is generally required within 90 days of appointment; certain titles may allow residence in neighboring counties after two years of employment. Discuss residency requirements during the interview.

The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.