Botanical Garden Aide for Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
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Job Summary
Application Deadline is March 3rd 2026
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
- Motor Vehicle Operators 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 andor 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.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
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.
- $40896
- 15 Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 10 Sick Days
- Health Coverage
- 401K
- Pension Plan
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
Experience The New York Botanical Garden, New York’s iconic living museum, educational institution, and cultural attraction.
