New York Botanical Garden Careers - Botanical Garden Aide

NYBG Job Description

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Botanical Garden AideManager of the Conservatory

Application Deadline September 24th, 2025

Position Summary:

The Botanical Garden Aide, under direct supervision of the foremen and other members of the gardening staff, will propagate, develop and maintain a diversity of plants grown for in the Enid A Haupt Conservatory and also to help install, de-install and maintain all the plant material for display in the special exhibitions. Assists with and performs propagation and daily maintenance of permanent living collections.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with the repotting and general care of plants for exhibitions, including screening and mixing soils, washing pots, drilling holes in pots, staking, and tying plant material.
• Assists with the watering, fertilizing, and grooming of all plant material used in displays
• Assists with the pruning of trees and shrubs used in exhibits and the mowing of grassy areas
• Assists with the growing of specialized plant material using newly acquired skills and techniques
• Assists with moving plants and garden supplies throughout the landscape.
• Assists with installation of plants for all exhibitions
• Participates in the Plant Health Care Program by helping to monitor and treat health conditions of plants in the living collections.
• Removes snow and ice from landscapes and treat pathways to prevent the buildup of such.
• Operates small machinery when necessary to perform specific tasks
• Other related work, as required

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Minimum six 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
• Motor 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 Demands & Work Environment:

While 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.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

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.

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans