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Botanical Garden Aide for Outdoor Gardens

Bronx, NY, USA

3 Days ago

Job Description


Title:

Botanical Garden Aide

Reports To:

Marjorie G Rosen Manager of Outdoor Gardens

Application Deadline is March 16th, 2026

Position Summary

The Botanical Garden Aide, under direct supervision, will be working on the Outdoor Gardens Crew in the maintenance of the outdoor gardens and collections, which includes planting and maintaining a diverse collection of plants across the various gardens and seasonal plantings. The Botanical Garden Aide will assist with maintenance of plants in the holding areas and works outdoors in all weather .

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with planting and maintaining perennials, annuals, bulbs, trees and shrubs in gardens and herbaceous collections across the landscape.
  • Assist with the planting, watering, fertilizing and grooming of all plant material used in seasonal plantings.
  • Assist with plant propagation.
  • Assist with invasive plant removal.
  • Assist with snow removal.
  • Help monitor and treat plant health problems in outdoor gardens areas.
  • Operate small machinery when necessary.
  • Other related work as required.

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or GED preferred
  • Minimum 6 months working with plants in a gardening or landscaping position
  • The ability to follow instructions and to work as part of 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
  • Valid driver's license or ability to obtain a license within 3 months of employment

Physical Demand & Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, work outdoors and under glass 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Schedule

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

Salary

  • $40, 896

Benefits

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

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org

Job Overview


Job Function: Other

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: New York Botanical Garden

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://www.nybg.org/

Headquarter: Bronx, NY, USA 10458

Industry: Other

Company Size: 501-1000 Employees

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