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Seasonal Gardener
Descripción
Descripción
Salary range is $19-$21/Hr, commensurate with experience.
BACKGROUND
The Alliance for Downtown New York manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID) serving an area roughly from City Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street. We provide a host of services, including supplemental sanitation and security, economic development, streetscape and transportation improvements, marketing, and enhanced tourist services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Alliance for Downtown New York seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Gardener in the Operations Department. This position will require 32- 40 hours a week, with working hours of 6AM-2PM or 7AM -3PM with an hour paid lunch from April through November. Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, the Seasonal Gardener will be responsible for performing landscape and horticultural maintenance across nine public plazas and parks, which includes caring for planted areas and over 140 planters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work on daily tasks including planting, mulching, weeding, string trimming, mowing, trash removal, and pruning.
- Observe safety protocols; interact with the public in a friendly and positive manner.
- Assist in planting, watering, mulching, and moving planters.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and shared storage space.
- Direct physical labor (lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, digging, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have a driver's license and agree to undergo a background check
- Excellent work ethic and communication skills
- The ability to work consistently, independently, and with a team
- Minimum of 1 year experience in landscaping, gardening, or agriculture; horticultural education may be substituted for experience.
- High School diploma/GED is required.
This position is eligible for overtime under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year.
The Alliance for Downtown New York is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Salary range is $19-$21/Hr, commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume to John Betters via email at jobs@downtownny.com.
Salary range is $19-$21/Hr, commensurate with experience.
BACKGROUND
The Alliance for Downtown New York manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID) serving an area roughly from City Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street. We provide a host of services, including supplemental sanitation and security, economic development, streetscape and transportation improvements, marketing, and enhanced tourist services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Alliance for Downtown New York seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Gardener in the Operations Department. This position will require 32- 40 hours a week, with working hours of 6AM-2PM or 7AM -3PM with an hour paid lunch from April through November. Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, the Seasonal Gardener will be responsible for performing landscape and horticultural maintenance across nine public plazas and parks, which includes caring for planted areas…
Compensación
This position is eligible for overtime under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year.
This position is eligible for overtime under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year.
Ubicación
Suite 3340
Cómo aplicar
Interested candidates should submit a resume to John Betters via email at jobs@downtownny.com.
Interested candidates should submit a resume to John Betters via email at jobs@downtownny.com.
