Lawn and Grounds Assistant (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Lawn and Grounds Assistant (Part-Time/Seasonal)

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
• Willingness to interact with garden visitors
• Good interpersonal skills
• Bilingual language skills, English and a second language, a plus

Schedule

This is a part-time seasonal position. Position is available for up to 28 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, April 1 through November 20, and may include some weekend work.

Salary: $20/hour