Horticulture Gardener — Grounds & Conservatories

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

CIRS Pension/401K/Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Museum Pass

Free Garden Admission

Employee Discount

Zusammenfassung

Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Gardener to perform gardening duties and care for perennials and woody plants across grounds and conservatories, focusing on naturalistic plantings and the Monocot border.

Under supervision, you will work with staff and volunteers, maintain records, and uphold IPM practices while following BBG policies. The role is full-time, non-exempt, with a comprehensive benefits package in a union environment.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of college and/or an associate degree related to horticulture.
• Three years of full-time, paid experience maintaining trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and lawns.
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Engage in all aspects of horticulture 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.

Ausbildung

Two years’ college and/or associate degree related to horticulture

Jobbeschreibung

Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Gardener to perform gardening duties and care for perennials and woody plants across grounds and conservatories, focusing on naturalistic plantings and the Monocot border.

Under supervision, you will work with staff and volunteers, maintain records, and uphold IPM practices while following BBG policies. The role is full-time, non-exempt, with a comprehensive benefits package in a union environment.