Park Zone Gardener - Horticulture & Restoration Lead

Riversideparknyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) benefits

Health care

Paid time off

Job summary

Riverside Park Conservancy recruits a full-time Zone Gardener to perform hands-on horticultural and restoration work in Riverside Park. The role involves maintaining gardens, woodlands, meadows and lawns, coordinating with a supervisor, and working outdoors daily in all weather.

The position emphasizes collaboration with volunteers and park patrons to sustain planting plans and routines. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant full-time experience, a valid driver's license, and

Qualifications

• Must have a Driver’s License.
• At least one year of full-time horticultural/landscape/restoration experience.
• Ability to operate gas and battery powered tools (leaf blowers, string trimmers, etc.).
• Willingness to work outdoors daily in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Strong time management and communication skills; able to use tech tools for records.
• Ability to work with volunteers and park patrons; good collaboration.
• Able to life up to 40 lbs with proper tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain horticultural and restoration areas according to Parks Department standards and Conservancy priorities.
• Create and carry out work plans with area supervisor.
• Identify plants and their maintenance needs.
• Care for assigned gardens and landscapes per approved planting plans.
• Prune, weed, mulch, water, edge beds; seasonal turf renovations as directed.
• Plan/logistics for large volunteer projects with Grassroots Volunteer Program.

Skills

Driver's License

Outdoor work

Tool operation

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Riverside Park Conservancy recruits a full-time Zone Gardener to perform hands-on horticultural and restoration work in Riverside Park. The role involves maintaining gardens, woodlands, meadows and lawns, coordinating with a supervisor, and working outdoors daily in all weather.

The position emphasizes collaboration with volunteers and park patrons to sustain planting plans and routines. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant full-time experience, a valid driver's license, and