Assistant Gardener

NYBG

Title

Assistant Gardener

Reports to

Manager of Arboretum&, Grounds

Application Deadline August 29, 2025

Position Summary:

Under supervision, assists with and performs gardening, and performs related work, including installing, maintaining, and general care of living collections, gardens, and turf throughout the 250 acres of the New York Botanical Garden.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with and performs such tasks as mowing, trimming, cleaning, repairing, renovating, and installing lawns.
• Assists with and performs such tasks, as weeding, edging, mulching, and grooming planting beds and tree rings.
• Assists with and performs such tasks, as planting, grooming, pruning, and cutting back perennials.
• Assists with and performs such tasks, as watering plants outdoors and under glass.
• Assists in and performs maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
• Assists with and performs moving plants throughout the garden.
• Assists with and performs such tasks, as cleaning equipment, landscapes, and work areas.
• Removes snow and ice from landscapes, and treat pathways to prevent the buildup of such.
• Assists with and performs tasks involving the trimming of trees, hedges and other plants.
• Assists with and performs tasks involved with plant health care program, including monitoring.
• Assists in tree care operations.
• Keeps simple records and write reports as required.
• May supervise junior employees, as well as volunteers and students.
• Inspects equipment, such as utility carts and mowers, and record the results on written reports. Promptly notify supervisors when there are issues of concern. Assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment.
• As directed, performs various tasks in connection with cleaning of grounds and painting of fixtures and equipment.
• Perform tasks in accordance with training, including operating equipment and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Other tasks related to the care of the landscape.

Qualifications:

• One year of full-time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following: planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns and operating equipment; or
• Thirty credits, at least fifteen of which, must be in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field from an accredited college or community: or
• A certificate from a recognized horticultural or botanical program, or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to any of the above.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work independently or as part of a team.
• The ability to perform strenuous physical tasks in a variety of conditions.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License valid in the State of New York at time of appointment or the ability to obtain a license within three months of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors in all weather conditions in all seasons, stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk, operate lifts and other machinery, climb ladders, use hand tools and power equipment, and lift and\or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to perform tasks repetitively.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Must be able to occasionally work on weekends when scheduled.

Must be available to work some overtime as needed throughout the year.

Salary: $50,448

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected].EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans