AddressJob Description
The mission of NYC Parks is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces. Environment and Planning works to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.
Environment and Planning is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Major Responsibilities
Under supervision, assist in the excavation of tree pits, planting, cultivating, mulching, irrigation and pruning of trees, flowers, and plants. Perform necessary horticultural tasks including digging up, balling, burlapping, transplanting trees and plants, potting flowers, and other herbaceous or woody plants.
Perform tree removals and stump removal operations.
Perform excavation, amend, and grade soil to prepare tree beds for planting.
Perform all required yard maintenance including all irrigation of trees and all tree care-related duties.
Assist with unloading, storage, and maintenance of tree deliveries from nurseries.
Assist with and perform necessary duties to load trees for planting.
Prepare yard for optimal tree storage conditions.
Assist in and perform tasks involved in the operation and care of hand and power gardening tools and equipment.
Make necessary operating adjustments; report needs for repairs and replacements to supervisor.
Perform simple record keeping and prepare simple written reports.
Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment required for the performance of duties.
Supervise seasonal employees and volunteers as needed.
To apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 622715.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 622715 on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location: TBD
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
Qualifications
One year 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
A certificate from a horticulture or botanic program containing college-level courses, such as programs offered by the New York Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, etc.; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1 above. Thirty semester credits from an accredited college, at least fifteen of which must be in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, plant pathology, botany, landscape design or architecture, entomology, forestry, floriculture, plant production and/or crop management, may be substituted for the one year of the work experience described in 1 above.
To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, after meeting the qualification requirements for Gardener - Assignment Level I, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory, full time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following areas: propagating, planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener - Assignment Level II, candidates must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator - Category 3A License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental conservation. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Driver License Requirement: A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
