Botanical Garden Aide for Arboretum and Grounds

About the role

The Botanical Garden Aide, under direct supervision, assists the foreman of gardeners and other members of the gardening staff to maintain the Garden's turf areas, tree and shrub collections, and planting beds. This position performs general garden maintenance work such as lawn mowing, string trimming, weeding, and leaf removal, and operates machinery necessary for the performance of these duties including lawn mowers, string trimmers, rakes, blowers, shovels, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintains turf areas, tree and shrub collections, and planting beds.
• Operates lawn mowers, string trimmers, landscape blowers, and other grounds and turf equipment.
• Aids in the pruning of trees and shrubs as necessary.
• Assists 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 treats pathways to prevent the buildup of such.
• Operates small machinery when necessary to perform specific tasks.
• Performs other related work, as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions in all seasons.
• Stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and walk.
• Operate lifts and other machinery.
• Climb ladders.
• Use hand tools and power equipment.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Perform tasks repetitively.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Must be able to occasionally work on weekends when scheduled. Must be available to work some overtime as needed throughout the year.

Pay

$40,896

Benefits

• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• Health Coverage
• 401K Pension Plan