Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener

Brooklyn Botanic Garden • New York, NY

33d • $20

About The Position

Under supervision, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's seasonal temporary assistant gardeners assists in and performs basic landscaping, gardening, and related work.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Free Garden admission for employee plus one guest
• Employee discount at BBG’s retail shop and food venues

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees