Collections Gardener

(Paid Opportunities) Return to Paid Opportunities

Start Date: ASAP Compensation: $20-$22/hour

Position: Full Time or Part Time

Care for and maintain formal gardens and their surrounding landscapes.
Monitor landscape for insects and diseases.
Perform pruning, weeding, planting, mulching, irrigation, raking, leaf-blowing, sweeping, basic irrigation system maintenance, and other related tasks.
Prepare landscape beds for planting. Plant perennials, bulbs, woody plants and trees.
Perform all manner of horticultural care, routine and seasonal maintenance, cultivation, transplanting, and pruning as necessary.
Work with staff, volunteers and seasonal interns
Display the necessary initiative and dependability to work alone or in groups
Keep supervision informed on important developments concerning landscape
Interact with Park patrons and colleagues in a professional manner
Operate various types of equipment including utility vehicle, light/medium weight trucks
Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair
Perform related work as assigned

Two years of full-time experience in formal gardening work, including experience in caring for trees, shrubs, and perennials

Possess a fundamental understanding and working knowledge of gardening; ornamental and native plant cyclical care including planting, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, weeding, transplanting, and removals.
Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment
Ability to identify ornamental and native plant material specific to the northeast US
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to lift 50lbs. and perform physical labor daily in all weather conditions

Application Guidelines: Send a cover letter and resume to:
Kevin Wiecks, Director via email to: kevin.wiecks@parks.ny.gov

Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Contact Name: Kevin Wiecks
Email: kevin.wiecks@parks.ny.gov