GardenerManager of Nolen Greenhouses
Application deadline for this position is August 18, 2025
Under supervision and as directed, propagates, develops and maintains a diversity of plants grown at the Nolen Greenhouses including propagating plants for exhibitions and seasonal displays, installing and de-installing exhibitions and seasonal displays, and maintaining permanent plant collections.
• Maintains a diverse collection of herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, vines throughout the glasshousesandexhibitionsincludingtaskssuchaswatering,fertilizing,pruning,mulching, soil preparation and toolmaintenance.
• Cares for specialized plant material in the glasshouses including tasks such as planting, transplanting, preparation of soils, propagation, moving, grooming, watering,fertilizing, propagation and training of exhibition plants and permanentcollections.
• Performs tasks related to the installation and de-installation of plant material for special exhibitions anddisplays.
• Assists with and performs tasks related to the maintenance, cleaning, and operations of greenhouses and required equipment and tools. As directed, performs various tasks in connection with cleaning, maintenance, and equipment related to glasshouse gardeningand horticulture
• Assist with IPM work including scouting and pesticide application as necessary. Help to monitor and treat health problems of all plant material including assisting and participatingin the pruning, spraying, and general health care of glasshouseplants.
• Inventory of plant material, simple record keeping, and prepare simple written reportsas required.
• Supervise junior staff, students, and volunteers instructing them in appropriatehorticultural techniques andskills.
• Drive vehicles and other motorized equipment and machinery as necessary to performdaily assignments.
• Perform various tasks in connection with cleaning of grounds and painting of fixtures and equipment asrequired.
Qualifications:
• Two years of full-time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following: planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns;or
• 30 credits in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field from an accredited college or community college and one year of full-time gardening work experience as described above; or
• A certificate from a recognized horticultural or botanical program and one year of full- time gardening work experience as describedabove.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to any of the above. However, candidates musthaveatleastoneyearoffull-timegardeningworkexperienceasdescribed above.
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to work as part of ateam.
• The ability to perform strenuous physical tasks in a variety ofconditions.
• AMotorVehicleOperator’sLicensevalidintheStateofNewYorkatthe timeof appointment, or the ability to obtain within three months.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator–Category 3A License issued by the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation at time of appointment or the ability to obtain such within six months ofhire.
• Some weekend work and overtimerequired
Physical Demands & 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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:$64,852; *($74,580)
*Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years.
Benefits:
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
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