Temporary Gardener

Position Title : Temporary Gardener (Fragrance Garden & Shakespeare Garden)

Department : Horticulture

Reports to : Manager of Horticulture

FLSA Status : Temporary Full-time Non-Exempt

Compensation : $28 per hour

Position Description :

The temporary gardener performs gardening and related work under the guidance of the director of Horticulture manager of Horticulture and foreperson of Grounds.

Schedule : MondayFriday; this is a temporary position and is expected to start January 2 2026 filling in until a gardener returns from leave

Responsibilities :

• Perform all aspects of horticulture both on the grounds and in gardens including planting cultivating watering fertilizing pruning weeding mulching and caring for trees flowers shrubs lawns and other flora.
• Inspect collections to identify pest problems and treat such problems using integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.
• Select propagate design and purchase plants following appropriate horticulture procedures.
• Operate and maintain hand- and power-gardening tools and small equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments to equipment report need for repair and replacement.
• May be assigned to operate large power equipment such as a tractor mower rototiller roller sprayer etc.
• Supervise assigned subordinate employees including temporary workers and volunteers instructing them in gardening techniques and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
• Adhere to the policies of the Horticulture department and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
• Keep records including timely submission of plant inventory control reports and label requests; keeps a logbook of plant collections and job-related activities; submit quarterly reports to director of Horticulture.
• As directed perform various tasks for general grounds garden and Brooklyn Botanic Garden events.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as directed.

Qualifications :

Benefits :

Up to 56 hours of sick leave

To be considered for this position please submit an application by clicking Apply below. Applications submitted without a résumé and cover letter will not be considered.

No telephone calls for position inquiries please. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the online system or who may require a reasonable accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources at .

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.

Key Skills

Hospitality Management,Bakery & Pastry,Construction Equipment,Environment Health And Safety,Arbitration

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1