Horticultural Technician 2

State of New York • Hudson, NY

376d • $46,648 - $59,757

About The Position

The Horticultural Technician 2 position at Olana State Historic Site involves overseeing the maintenance and care of gardens and grounds, working closely with volunteers and staff. The role includes supervising employees, managing plant propagation, and leading horticultural tours, while ensuring the health and aesthetics of the site’s landscape.

Requirements

• Four years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, including one year of supervisory experience; or
• An associate's or higher-level degree and two years of technical experience in horticulture, plant propagation, nursery, or greenhouse work, including one year of supervisory experience; or
• A bachelor's or higher-level degree in horticulture, agronomy, forestry, or an agricultural related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a florist shop is not qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Performing garden maintenance such as pruning, planting, mulching, watering, and weeding.
• Monitoring for pests, invasive species, and diseases; developing and implementing integrated pest management systems.
• Supervising, training, and scheduling skilled and semi-skilled employees and volunteers in the care of plant material.
• Determining the site's planting needs, developing propagation schedules, ordering materials, and supervising the propagation of plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Preparing sketches and schematics for seasonal staff to plant and construct gardens.
• Leading horticultural tours and assisting with special programs, events, and volunteer programs.
• Answering questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, design, and general park information.
• Assisting with the maintenance of buildings and facilities, such as opening and closing of the site.
• Operating and maintaining hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment safely.
• Operating light trucks and other motor vehicles in the performance of duties assigned.
• Performing routine manual maintenance tasks to maintain associated plantings, buildings, roads, and equipment.
• Performing snow and ice control measures and maintaining grounds and structures as needed.

Benefits

• 44 days of paid time off (13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays).
• Three days of professional leave annually for professional development.
• Affordable health insurance programs for employees and dependents.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
• Access to NYS Deferred Compensation and college savings programs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Paid parental/family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree