Gardener- Overlook

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Job summary

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is seeking a Gardener in Brooklyn, NY to perform horticultural work across grounds and conservatories, focusing on naturalistic plantings and the Lilac Collection.

Under supervision, you will plant, prune, water, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawns, while supervising temporary workers and keeping plant records.

Qualifications

• Two years college and/or associate degree related to horticulture or three years full-time experience in maintenance of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and lawns.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass physical, written and practical tests; pesticide apprentice certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Engage in horticulture on grounds and conservatories including planting, cultivation, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weeding, mulching.
• Inspect and identify pest problems and treat using IPM techniques.
• Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and equipment; report repairs.
• Operate large power gardening equipment when needed.
• Supervise subordinate employees and train them in gardening techniques.

Skills

Pest IPM techniques

Gardening techniques

Supervisory skills

Education

Two years college/associate degree in horticulture

Three years experience in trees/shrubs maintaining

Tools

Garden tools & equipment

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Brooklyn, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1321

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. This gardener is also responsible for the care of BBG’s Lilac Collection.

*The Gardener title is a general gardener position and while the current staffing plan requires work on the Overlook, 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, and 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 Benefitsincluding 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 Offincluding 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 shop and food venues

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.