Gardener - Perennial & IPM Specialist | Full-Time

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

CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Life Insurance and Long-TermDisability

Generous Paid Time Off

PSLF Eligible Employer

Museum Pass

Free Garden Admission

Employee Discount

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pest management

Team supervision

Plant care

Record keeping

Education

Two years college/associate in horticulture

Three years full-time experience in horticulture maintenance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Gardening tools operation

Job description

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.