Assistant Gardener for Enid A Haupt Conservatory

Title:Assistant GardenerReports To:Manager of Enid A Haupt ConservatoryApplication Deadline is May 14th, 2026Position SummaryUnder Supervision, assists with and performs gardening, and performs related work, including installing, maintaining, and general care of living collections, horticultural displays, and special exhibitions.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssists with and performs such tasks as planting, moving, cultivating, and caring for trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, tropical plants, desert plants, annuals, and bulbs. Assısts in and performs tasks such as planting, caring tor, and moving seasonal containers. Pots annuals, perennials, and tropical plants. Propagates plants. Assists with and performs pruning, grooming, watering, fertilizing, and deadheading bulbs, annuals, perennials, herbaceous plants, tropical plants, and trees. Assists in and performs tasks involved with maintenance and operations of greenhouse and nurseriesAssists with and performs preparation of soil and planting beds. Assists with and performs repairing planting areas, fertilizing, and watering. Is trained in and assists with and performs pruning and spraying of trees, shrubs, and other plants. Assists with and performs tasks involved in the operation of and care of hand and power gardening tools and equipment. Makes necessary operating adjustments to same. Reports needs to repairs and replacements to same. Assists with and performs tasks involved with plant health care program, including monitoringKeep simple records and write reports as required. Drives vehicles and operates any other motorized equipment related to the performance of duties. Removes snow and ice from landscapes, and treat pathways to prevent the buildup of such. May supervise junior employees, as well as volunteers and students. Perform tasks in accordance with training, including operating equipment and wear appropriate Personal Protective EquipmentAs directed, performs various tasks in connection with cleaning of grounds and painting of fixtures and equipmentQualificationsOne year of full-time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following: planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawn; orThirty credits, at least fifteen of which, must be in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field from an accredited college or community; orA certificate from a recognized horticultural or botanical program, orEducation and/or experience in equivalent to any of the above. The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work independently or as part of a team. The ability to perform strenuous physical tasks in a variety of conditionsMotor 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 EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum,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, and lift and\or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to perform tasks repetitively. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Work ScheduleMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PMMust be able to occasionally work on weekends when scheduled. Must be available to work some overtime as needed throughout the year. Salary$50,448Benefits15 Vacation Days12 Paid Holidays10 Sick DaysHealth Coverage401KPension PlanIf you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org