Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener
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Job Description
- Req#: 500347
- Assist in and perform tasks such as mulching, raking, plant bed preparation, weeding, watering, planting, and pruning.
- Assist in care of turf including mowing, soil prep, sowing, aerating, mulching, application of amendments and irrigation.
- Assist in irrigation of indoor plant collections and other conservatory tasks.
- Assist in and perform tasks involved in operation and care of hand- and power-gardening tools and equipment.
- Operate motorized equipment incidental to the performance of duties.
- As directed, perform any other task related to horticulture needs, cleaning of grounds and equipment.
- Some experience and/or education in gardening work during spring, summer, and/or fall, including work with power tools, in addition to experience in caring for trees, shrubs, perennials, and lawns and/or some experience and/or education related to indoor plant care
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
- Up to 56 hours of sick leave
- Short-term disability/New York Paid Family Leave
- As a 501(c)3, BBG is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Museum Pass, which provides employees the opportunity to enter many museums in New York City for free
Position Title: Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener
Department: Horticulture
Reports to: Forepersons & Director of Horticulture
FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-exempt
Compensation: $19 per hour
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; full-time Monday- Friday (April 2024- December 2024)
Number of Positions: MultiplePosition Description:
Under supervision, the assistant gardener assists in and performs basic landscaping, gardening, and related work.
Primary Responsibilities (work will include some or all of the following):
Qualifications:
Work Environment Issues:
Benefits:
To be considered for this position, please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.
No telephone calls for position inquiries, please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system, or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, should contact Human Resources at hr@bbg.org.Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
About the company
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City.
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