Job Description

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, and under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Horticulture, the Gardener is required to bring sound horticultural practices to bear in a multitude of gardening situations and related work. The position involves hard physical labor throughout the year. The successful candidate will be an experienced gardener trained to maintain and develop gardens and greenhouse collections; this includes familiarity with botanical nomenclature, planting, cultivating, propagating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, pest and weed control and lawn maintenance. The Gardener will maintain and enhance the unique landscape of Wave Hill while working within a creative, collaborative department.
Requirements
Passion for gardening and desire to work with a diverse collection of hardy and tender plants
Minimum three years’ experience of sound horticultural practice
Experience working in collection greenhouses is preferred
Familiarity with the operation of power and hand tools
A valid driver’s license in good standing
Willingness to work outdoors under all weather conditions
Ability to work alone and with others in a team-based organization
Benefits, Salary And Schedule
This position is under a collective bargaining agreement.
Full-time; non-exempt
Five days a week; 35 hours a week; weekend rotation and split days off
Annual Salary: $62,810
Benefits include major medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with a pension plan, and life insurance
Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Wave Hill
Wave Hill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Wave Hill is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact humanresources@wavehill.org.

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work,

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