Seasonal Worker Horticulturist for the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

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Bronx, NY - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Seasonal Worker Horticulturist

Reports To:

Manager of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Position Summary

The Seasonal Worker Horticulturist under direct supervision of gardeners assistant foreman and foremen will be working in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the maintenance of special exhibitions glasshouse collections and seasonal displays. The Temporary Horticulturist will assist with garden work and general maintenance as required such as planting grooming weeding mulching watering and other related tasks. The Temporary Horticulturist will use garden tools and operate machinery necessary for the performance of these duties including pruners rakes blowers shovels etc.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assists with the planting watering fertilizing and grooming of plants.
  • Assists with the pruning of trees and shrubs as necessary.
  • Assist with moving plant material and garden supplies from one site to another to facilitate proper care of plants.
  • Assists with spreading mulch and applying compost and other materials.
  • Assists with weeding of planting beds and other landscape areas.
  • Operate small machinery when necessary to perform specific tasks.
  • Other related work as required.

Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or GED.
  • The ability to follow instructions and work as a team.
  • Valid Drivers license required.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this position the employee is required to at minimum work outdoors and underglass 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 andlor 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.

Work Schedule

  • This is a temporary full time role Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 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.


Rate

  • $20 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process please notify the Human Resources department at emailprotected


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Title:Seasonal Worker HorticulturistReports To:Manager of the Enid A. Haupt ConservatoryPosition SummaryThe Seasonal Worker Horticulturist under direct supervision of gardeners assistant foreman and foremen will be working in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the maintenance of special exhibitions g...
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