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Assistant Gardener
New York Botanical GardenBronx, New York, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Aug 2025
💰 $50,448/yr
About the role
NYBG TitleAssistant Gardener
Reports toManager of Arboretum&, Grounds
Reports toManager 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.
- 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
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