Gardener- Belle’s Brook

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Life Insurance and Long-TermDisability

Generous Paid Time Off

PSLF Eligible Employer

Museum Pass

Free Garden Admission

Employee Discount

Résumé du poste

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is seeking a full-time Gardener in the Horticulture department in Brooklyn, NY. The role focuses on naturalistic plantings of perennials and woody plants, including care for the Monocot border, under supervision from the Horticulture Manager and Foreperson of Grounds.

Responsibilities include planting, pruning, IPM-based pest management, tool operation, and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of college and/or an associate degree related to horticulture.
• Three years of full-time, paid experience in maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, lawns, and related operations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsabilités

• Engage in all horticulture tasks on grounds and conservatories, focusing on perennials and woody plants.
• Inspect and identify pest problems and treat with Integrated Pest Management techniques.
• Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and report repair needs.
• Operate large power-gardening equipment (tractor, mower, rototiller, roller, sprayer) as needed.
• Supervise assigned subordinate employees and instruct them in gardening techniques and in the use and care of materials and equipment.
• Keep plant inventory records and a log of plant collections and activities.
• Perform tasks related to grounds and conservatory care and Garden events as directed.
• Adhere to Horticulture department policies and Brooklyn Botanic Garden rules.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Connaissances

Pest management

Team supervision

Plant care

Record keeping

Formation

Two years college/associate in horticulture

Three years full-time experience in horticulture maintenance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Outils

Gardening tools operation

Description du poste

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Manual Labor Brooklyn, NY, US

Department: Horticulture

Reports to: Manager of Horticulture & Foreperson of Grounds
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Grade: Union

Position Description:

Under the guidance of the director of Horticulture and general supervision of the Horticulture Manager and foreperson of grounds, the gardener performs gardening and related work on the grounds and/or conservatories, specifically focusing on naturalistic plantings that are primarily perennials and woody plants. The position also cares for the Monocot border.

*The Gardener title is a general gardener position and while the current staffing plan requires work on Belle Brook, this may change and the incumbent may be reassigned to a different area of the Garden, as the Garden deems appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engage in all aspects of horticulture both on the grounds and in the conservatories, including planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, mulching, and caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and other flora.
• Inspect and identify pest problems and treat such problems using Integrated Pest Management techniques.
• Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment, including making necessary operating adjustments and reporting need for repair and replacement.
• Operate large power-gardening equipment, such as a tractor, mower, rototiller, roller, or sprayer, as needed.
• Supervise assigned subordinate employees, including temporary workers and volunteers, and instruct them in gardening techniques and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
• Keep records, including plant inventory control reports and label requests; keep a log of plant collections and job-related activities
• As directed, perform various tasks in connection with general grounds and conservatory care and Garden events.
• Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ college and/or associate degree related to horticulture

OR
Three (3) years’ full-time, paid experience in the following:

• Maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and lawns, and
• Operation and maintenance of gardening tools and equipment

OR
Satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a physical examination by a doctor, verifying fitness to perform job functions
• Ability to pass written examination and/or practical test
• Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide apprentice certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with native perennials, grasses, small trees, and shrubs
• Experience in weed management and IPM methods
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range – $64,852 - $74,580
  Brooklyn Botanic Garden considers several factors when determining the appropriate salary to offer a candidate within the listed salary range. These factors include (but are not limited to), the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s relevant work experience and education/training, prior union/ DC37 experience (for union positions), job skills, equity across the institution, as well as market and organizational considerations.
• BBG offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health Insurance that begins the date of hire; employees are offered coverage through the City of New York’s Office of Labor Relations and can choose from a variety of plans, some at no cost to the employee.
  • Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits
  • Pre-Tax Benefits including flexible spending, dependent care, transit/parking accounts
  • CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance: BBG is a member of the Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) and offers a pension and 401K plan for eligible employees. Life insurance is provided through CIRS as well.
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off including sick time, vacation time, and 13 annual holidays
    
• As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer.
• Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
• Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
• Employee discount at BBG's retail and food venues

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.