Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener

Position Title:               Seasonal Temporary Assistant Gardener

Department:                  Horticulture

Reports to:                    Forepersons & Director of Horticulture

FLSA Status:                  Part-time Seasonal, Nonexempt

Compensation:            $19 per hour   

Positions Available:       8

Schedule:                     37.5 hours/week, 36 weeks

Position 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):

• 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.
• Drive vehicles and operate any other motorized equipment incidental to the performance of duties.
• As directed, perform any other task related to horticulture needs, cleaning of grounds and equipment.

Qualifications:

• 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
• Possession of a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the state of New York

Work Environment Issues: 

• Ability to work outside in all types of weather 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Benefits

• BBG offers certain benefits to part-time employees including:
  1. Up to 56 hours of sick leave
  2. 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

 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. 
Brooklyn Botanic Garden requires all employees to be vaccinated and therefore, new hires must provide proof of vaccination prior to their first day of employment. If you believe that you may have an exemption from the vaccine mandate by federal or state law, please contact HR.