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Botanical Garden Aide for Arboretum and Grounds
New York Botanical Garden
Opportunity Description
Title:
Botanical Garden Aide
Reports To:
Manager of Arboretum and Grounds
Application Deadline is July 24th , 2026
Position Summary
The Botanical Garden Aide, under direct supervision, assists foreman of gardeners and other members of the gardening staff to maintain the Garden's turf areas, tree and shrub collections, and planting beds and performs other related garden work and general maintenance as required. This position performs general garden maintenance work such as lawn mowing, string trimming, weeding, and leaf removal, and operates machinery necessary for the performance of these duties including lawn mowers, string trimmers, rakes, blowers, shovels, etc. Turf maintenance is the primary focus of the position throughout the growing season, but additional grounds maintenance duties requiring the use of a range of horticultural tools will be required throughout the year.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Botanical Garden Aide
Reports To:
Manager of Arboretum and Grounds
Application Deadline is July 24th , 2026
Position Summary
The Botanical Garden Aide, under direct supervision, assists foreman of gardeners and other members of the gardening staff to maintain the Garden's turf areas, tree and shrub collections, and planting beds and performs other related garden work and general maintenance as required. This position performs general garden maintenance work such as lawn mowing, string trimming, weeding, and leaf removal, and operates machinery necessary for the performance of these duties including lawn mowers, string trimmers, rakes, blowers, shovels, etc. Turf maintenance is the primary focus of the position throughout the growing season, but additional grounds maintenance duties requiring the use of a range of horticultural tools will be required throughout the year.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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