Gardener - Full Time Seasonal


The Trust for Governors Island
Governors Island, NY
United States

Category
Industry
Horticulture
Experience Required
Yes
Pay
From $21.00 To $23.00
Per Hour
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Travel
No Travel

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Seasonal Gardener works with the Zone Horticulturist and the Horticultural Supervisor to care for and maintain the gardens and landscapes on Governors Island. The Seasonal Gardener cares for planted areas through horticultural tasks such as planting, weeding, mulching and watering, and uses equipment such as mowers, hedge trimmers and weed whips. This position is ideal for someone new to the horticulture field who has a demonstrated interest in native plants and ornamental gardening.

The Trust’s horticulture team is led by the firm belief that anyone can develop meaningful connec­tions to the natural world in an urban setting, understand our shared ecological responsibility, and help combat biodiversity loss. Our team employs a wide range of innovative, experimental methods to cultivate native habitats with a goal of mitigating the harmful effects of habitat destruction and climate change.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·         Maintain Island horticultural assets in assigned zone including planting beds, trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vines and bulbs.

·         Perform work including planting, damage/corrective/structural tree and shrub pruning, cabling and staking, weeding, deadheading, thinning, cutback, hand-watering, raking, mulching, transplanting, composting and soil mixing.

·         Monitor irrigation systems in assigned zone.

·         Maintain horticulture back-of-house, including care of plants in nursery and maintenance of tools and equipment.

·         Manage individual and corporate volunteers in horticultural tasks.

·         Interact with park patrons in a professional manner as a representative of Governors Island.

·         Remove trash and debris from beds and report any unsafe conditions.

·         Other duties, as assigned.

 


 
Job Requirements
Education:

• Degree/Certification in horticulture or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Horticultural experience though full-time employment, volunteer work or internships.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds. Has the stamina to perform physical labor (using machinery, lifting, bending, digging, squatting, etc.) in all weather conditions, including heat and cold.

• Experience using power equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and string trimmers.

• Ability to work with people at all levels with an open and engaging personality.

• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), organizational and problem-solving skills.

• High level of personal accountability, self-organization, autonomy and discipline.

• Ability to be flexible and make sound professional judgments.

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.

• Valid driver's license.


Location and Schedule: All positions are located on Governors Island. The position is in-person (five-day work week).