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New York Botanical Garden · 1 day ago

Botanical Garden Aide for Arboretum and Grounds

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$41K/yr - $41K/yr

0+ years exp

New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Botanical Garden Aide to assist in maintaining the Garden's turf areas, tree and shrub collections, and planting beds. This position involves performing general garden maintenance work and operating necessary machinery throughout the year.

LifestyleNon ProfitTravel

Responsibilities

Assists with maintenance of turf areas, tree and shrub collections, and planting beds

Operates lawn mowers, string trimmers, landscape blowers, and other grounds and turf equipment

Assists with the pruning of trees and shrubs as necessary

Assist with moving plants and garden supplies throughout the landscape

Participates in the Plant Health Care Program by helping to monitor and treat health conditions of plants in the living collections

Removes snow and ice from landscapes, and treat pathways to prevent the buildup of such

Operate small machinery when necessary to perform specific tasks

Other related work, as required

Qualification

Gardening experienceLandscaping skillsMachinery operationTeamworkPhysical stamina

Required

High School Graduate or GED

A minimum of six months working with plants in gardening or landscaping position

The ability to follow instructions and work as a team

The ability to perform strenuous physical tasks in a variety of conditions

Flexibility to work different schedules, including Saturdays and Sundays, and overtime if required

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