Seasonal Gardener
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Compensation: $17.00- $23.00 per hour
Hudson River Park is a 550-acre public park located along 4.5 miles of the Manhattan waterfront. It includes landscaped public piers, display gardens, heavily used lawns, ecological planting zones, athletic fields, skateparks, basketball & tennis courts, public restrooms, docks, public sculptures and other special features. The park is operated by the Hudson River Park Trust (HRPT), a public benefit corporation of New York State.
Responsibilities/Duties
Plant Health Care:
- Maintain and oversee diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, grasses and bulbs.
- Perform seasonal gardening/landscaping work such as pruning, weeding, fertilizing, deadheading, mulching, dividing, planting, soil placement, etc.
- Observe tree and plant conditions and report maintenance needs to supervisor as necessary.
Turf Care:
- Perform seasonal landscaping work such as mowing, edging, trimming, aerating, topdressing, overseeding, dethatching, sod installation and associated clean up, etc, after training.
General Maintenance:
- Remove litter and other debris from plant beds and lawn areas, as needed.
- Keep pavements and adjoining surfaces clean.
Safety:
The Trust places the highest value on the safety of our staff, contractors, volunteers and the general public.
- Perform tasks safely and comply with requirements for use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must safely operate tools, vehicles, and specialized equipment.
Other:
- Must be willing and able to work with numerous corporate volunteer groups and our weekly Neighborhood Gardener volunteers. This includes but is not limited to event setup/breakdown, oversight of volunteers during events and maintaining inventory of tools & equipment. Must engage volunteers with a positive attitude and promote a positive experience for the group. Oversee and assist volunteers weeding, planting, pruning, watering, composting and other tasks as needed.
- Must be willing and able to perform duties of other divisions/positions as directed or required commensurate with need and incumbent’s level of skill.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education & Experience: Candidates with experience, basic plant identification skills, use of gardening tools, and general knowledge of turf care or degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, or other related field are preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Act in a professional manner at all times with other staff, outside contractors, vendors and park patrons.
- A valid driver’s license is preferred.
- Direct physical labor (lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, digging, etc.) is expected and seasonal gardeners must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
- Candidates should have an interest in learning and acquiring new skills.
Additional Information
Compensation & Schedule:
$17.00- $23.00 per hour depending upon experience, M-F 7:00AM to 3:30 PM (with one half-hour unpaid lunch), occasional weekend work and extra hours as needed. Overtime paid at 1.5X regular hourly rate. This is a seasonal, temporary position.
Application Process:
Interested applicants are to submit a resume and cover letter to Matthew Post, AVP of Horticulture & Maintenance at resumes@hrpt.ny.gov . Indicate Job Code: 2025 Gardener in the subject line of the email.
No phone calls please.
Contact Information
Hudson River Park Trust
Contact Name: Matt Post
Email: Mpost@hrpt.ny.gov
Phone: 2126272020
Website: Apply Online