Manager of Arboretum and Grounds
Manager of Arboretum and Grounds
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Manager of Arboretum and GroundsDirector of Horticulture Operations
Position Summary:
The Manager of Arboretum and Grounds will be responsible for overseeing the horticultural maintenance of the 250-acre historic landscape of The New York Botanical Garden. They will directly supervise turf experts arborists gardeners and other horticultural professionals as they care for seventy acres of turf thirty thousand trees and a diverse array of curated gardens and hardy plant collections. They will collaborate with Horticulture managers and curators to develop and implement management plans and plant health programs that ensure the highest standard of horticultural care. They will be responsible for assisting managing and maintaining the Garden-wide irrigation system and all tools supplies vehicles and equipment used in the care of the landscape and living collections.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for implementing all aspects of planning maintenance daily care supervision of the Gardens 250-acre historic landscape including turf and grounds tree and shrub collections natural landscapes gardens woody plant nursery compost facility garden-wide irrigation system and the management and maintenance of all supplies and equipment involved in these activities in collaboration with the Director for Horticulture Operations.
- Directly supervises staff of more than twenty landscape professionals responsible for maintaining the highest standard of excellence in turf care general landscape maintenance mature tree care planting transplanting pruning plant health care composting irrigation systems weeding leaf removal snow removal and other essential landscape maintenance tasks.
- Implements safety policies and training requirements to ensure industry compliance.
- Provides direction training and motivation for the horticultural staff interns and volunteers.
- Collaborates closely with Director for Horticulture Operations and other Horticulture managers and curators to support overall plant health and soil nutrition strategies for outdoor landscape including sustainable gardening practices and integrated pest management.
- Collaborates closely with AVP for Horticulture Operations Director of Horticulture Operations and the Woody Plant Curator to manage the Gardens tree collection including performing assessments and allocating resources appropriately.
- Monitors conditions of all outdoor areas and implements best management practices to ensure the highest horticultural standards are achieved.
- Assists with planning coordination and facilitation of work performed for the Garden by outside contractors throughout the landscape and grounds.
- Participates in Management Team to develop and implement systems for best practices in landscape stewardship safety training and professional development.
- Oversees the maintenance of the Horticulture Operations Center including woody plant nursery and the associated propagation and storage facilities. Coordinates deliveries of plants and supplies with curators and managers.
- Manages and leads repairs to Garden-wide irrigation system and works with contractors and staff to implement annual maintenance repairs and improvements.
- Works closely with all other Garden departments to facilitate coordinate and implement construction installation and other work for landscapes gardens public and special events educational programs and exhibitions.
- Manages the School of Professional Horticulture (SoPH) rotation including supervision creation tracking and evaluation of learning objects.
- Responds to weather events and other emergencies as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7-years experience in landscape and gardens maintenance and management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 5-years experience supervising a highly skilled workforce responsible for the horticultural care of a historic landscape
- Formal training in horticulture landscape management or closely related field at a university botanical garden or trade school or equivalent experience
- New York State Pesticide Applicator License Categories 3A and 8 (upon or within 24 months of hire) with the ability to obtain 5A 5B 6A 7A if necessary.
- ISA Certified Arborist with TRAQ certification (upon or within 18 months of hire)
- OSHA 30 Training for General Industry (upon or within 6 months of hire)
- Drivers license valid in New York State
- Experience in managing budgets if necessary
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent mechanical experience
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 andor 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.
Baseline Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Must be able to occasionally work on weekends and evenings early mornings and during weather emergencies when needed.
Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $90000-$97500.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
