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5 hours ago Full Job Description Under supervision, assist in the planting and cultivating of trees, flowers and shrubs, including tasks such as digging up, balling, burlapping, transplanting trees and shrubs; digging up and transplanting sod; potting flowers and plants; propagating plant life and pruning and spraying trees, shrubs and plants. Assist in the maintenance and operations of greenhouses and nurseries. Prepare soil and seed beds. Grade, sod, weed, mulch and mow lawns. Repair damaged planted areas, fertilizing and watering soil. Assist in and perform tasks involved in the operation and care of hand and power gardening tools and equipment. Make necessary operating adjustments; report needs for repairs and replacements to supervisor. Perform simple record keeping and prepare simple written reports. Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment required for to the performance of duties. Supervise seasonal employees, as well as volunteers, as needed. Minimum Qual Requirements 1. One year 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 2. A certificate from a horticulture or botanic program containing college-level courses, such as programs offered by the New York Botanical Garden, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, etc.; or 3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience that is equivalent to 1 above. Thirty semester credits from an accredited college, at least fifteen of which must be in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, plant pathology, botany, landscape design or architecture, entomology, forestry, floriculture, plant production and/or crop management, may be substituted for the one year of the work experience described in 1 above. 4. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener – Assignment Level II, after meeting the qualification requirements for Gardener – Assignment Level I, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory, full time experience in gardening work, including experience in each of the following areas: propagating, planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, plants, shrubs and lawns. To be appointed or assigned to Gardener – Assignment Level II, candidates must have a Commercial Pesticide Applicator – Category 3A License issued by the New York State Department of Environmental conservation. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Driver License Requirement: A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Preferred Skills 1. Ability to work outdoors in all weather. 2. Knowledge of herbicides and herbicide application. 3. Ability to work a flexible schedule by working occasional weekends. 4. Experience working with volunteers. 5. Ability to lift 50 lbs and handle gas-powered equipment. 6. Demonstrated commitment to public service and the environment. 7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently. Additional Information NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. www.nyc.gov/parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. To Apply Parks Employees: 1) From a Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) from the Parks Intranet under Applications or use this link: https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet/. Once in ESS, go to Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 527160. Do not access ESS using nyc.gov/ess from a Parks computer. Parks & City Employees: 2) From a Non-Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) by going to nyc.gov/ess or use this link: https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/. Once in ESS, go to Recruiting then Careers and search for Job ID# 527160. Include your ERN and Job ID# 527160 on your cover letter and resume. All other applicants: Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 527160. Work Location TBD Residency Requirement Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
