Seasonal Worker Horticulturist for the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at New York Botanical Garden

Title

Seasonal Worker Horticulturist

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.
• Assists 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.
• Operates 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 Driver's license required.

Physical Demand & 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 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 position anticipated to run from September 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
• The standard work schedule is 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 [email protected]