What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Lawn and Grounds Assistant position at Queens Botanical Garden Society?
Seasonal Lawn and Grounds Assistant
About This Opportunity
Under supervision of Horticulture staff, the Lawn and Grounds Assistant assists in the general grooming and care of garden grounds.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
- Turf repair
- Mowing of lawns
- String trimming and edging
- Operating and maintaining gas powered equipment
- Hedge trimming
- Wood chipping
- Sharpening and general upkeep of grounds tools
- Light pruning of trees and shrubs
- Leaf collection
- Litter pickup
- Blowing paths
Must be willing to operate gas powered equipment such as but not limited to zero-turn mower, walk-behind mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, aerator, compost spreader, pickup truck and other vehicles.
May on occasion interact with Garden visitors, volunteers, school groups, and self-guided tours to provide directions and answer questions. May also be involved with teens as part of the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for 6 weeks in July and August and/or other programs.
Qualifications
- Some experience and/or training in turf work, tools and gas-powered equipment usage and upkeep, etc.
- A high school diploma or GED
- A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
- Ability to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding including kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching
- Good interpersonal skills
- Bilingual language skills, English and a second language, a plus
Schedule & Salary
This is a part-time seasonal position. Position available for up to 28 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, March through November.
Salary: $20/hour
For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center.
If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to hr@queensbotanical.org.
Health & Safety: proof of full Covid-19 vaccination strongly recommended for employment.
Queens Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Garden does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (physical or mental), age, marital status, veteran/active military service member status, political affiliation, mental illness, socioeconomic status or background, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, genetic information, immigration or citizenship status, status as victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, arrest or conviction record, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, employment/unemployment status, salary history, credit history, marital/partnership stratus, caregiver status, height and weight, or any other legally protected status. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources via email or phone 718-886-3800 x 203.
Salary : $20
