Job Description

Title:

Gardener for Nolen Greenhouses

Reports To:

Manager of Nolen Greenhouses

Application Deadline is March 30th, 2026

Position Summary

Under supervision and as directed, propagates, develops and maintains a diversity ofplants grown at the Nolen Greenhouses including propagating plants for exhibitionsand seasonal displays, installing and de-installing exhibitions and seasonal displays,and maintaining permanent plant collections.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains a diverse collection of herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, vines throughoutthe glasshouses and exhibitions including tasks such as watering, fertilizing,pruning, mulching, soil preparation and tool maintenance.
• Cares for specialized plant material in the glasshouses including tasks such asplanting, transplanting, preparation of soils, propagation, moving, grooming,watering, fertilizing, propagation and training of exhibition plants and permanentcollections.
• Performs tasks related to the installation and de -installation of plant material forspecial exhibitions and displays.
• Assists with and performs tasks related to the maintenance, cleaning, and operationsof greenhouses and required equipment and tools. As directed, performs varioustasks in connection with cleaning, maintenance, and equipment related toglasshouse gardening and horticulture
• Assist with IPM work including scouting and pesticide application as necessary.Help to monitor and treat health problems of all plant material including assisting and participating in the pruning, spraying, and general health care of glasshouseplants.
• Inventory of plant material , simple record keeping, and prepare simple writtenreports as required.
• Supervise junior staff , students and volunteers instructing them in correcthorticultural techniques and skills.
• Drive vehicles and other motorized equipment and machinery as necessary toperform daily assignments.
• Perform various tasks in connection with cleaning of grounds and painting offixtures and equipment as required.
• Other related work as required

Qualifications

• Two years 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
• 30 credits in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field from an accredited college or community college and one year of full-time gardening work experience as described above; or
• A certificate from a recognized horticultural or botanical program and one year of full-time gardening work experience as described above.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to any of the above. However, candidates must have at least one year of full-time gardening work experience as described above.
• The ability to follow instructions and to work as part of a team.
• The ability to perform strenuous physical tasks in a variety of conditions.
• A Motor Vehicle Operator’s License valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment, or the ability to obtain within three months.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator–Category 3A License issued by the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation at time of appointment or the ability to obtain such within six months of hire.

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.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-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.

Salary

• $64,852*($74,580)
• *Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate.  If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years

Benefits

• 15 Vacation Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days
• Health Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org

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