New York Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden Aide for Outdoor Gardens
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Job Description
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- Assist with planting and maintaining perennials, annuals, bulbs, trees and shrubs in gardens and herbaceous collections across the landscape.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Assist with the planting, watering, fertilizing and grooming of all plant materials used in seasonal plantings.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Assist with plant propagation.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Assist with invasive plant removal.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Assist with snow removal.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Help monitor and treat plant health problems in outdoor gardens areas.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Operate small machinery when necessary.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Other related work as required.u00A0u00A0u00A0
- High school Graduate or GED Preferredu00A0u00A0u00A0
- The ability to follow instructions and to work as part of a team.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
- The ability to perform strenuous physical tasks in a variety of conditions.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Minimum 6 months working with plants in gardening or landscaping position.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Flexibility to work different schedules including Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime if required.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0
- Valid driveru2019s license or ability to obtain a license within 3 months of employment.u00A0u00A0
- 15 Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 10 Sick Days
- Health Coverage
- 401K
- Pension Plan
Application Deadline for this position isu00A0July 26th, 2024u00A0Position Summary:The Botanical Garden Aide, under direct supervision, will be working on the Outdoor Gardens crew in the maintenance of the outdoor gardens and collections, which includes planting and maintaining a diverse collection of plants across the various gardens and seasonal plantings. The Botanical Garden Aide will assist with maintenance of plants in the holding areas and works outdoors in all weather.u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Additionally, this position supports, through actions and conduct, NYBGu2019s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility initiatives and actively helps to build and maintain an inclusive organizational culture throughout the institution. u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Specific Duties and Responsibilitiesu00A0 u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Qualifications u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Physical Demands & Work Environment: u00A0Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditionsBaseline Work Schedule:Monday u2013 Friday 8am u2013 4pmOccasional weekends u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Salary: u00A0$39,609u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Benefits: u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department atu00A0 HR@nybg.org .
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0About the company
The New York Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at Bronx Park in the Bronx, New York City.
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