Gardener

TITLE: GARDENER

DEPT: DESIGN/BUILD/MAINTENANCE

LOCATION: BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, GREATER NY METRO AREA

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME + PART TIME, SEASONAL 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Brooklyn Grange is seeking focused, positive, and hardworking Gardeners to support our Garden Maintenance team. Gardeners are aesthetically driven, hard working individuals who can maintain Brooklyn Grange’s standards of sustainable landscaping for indoor and outdoor gardens. While this is NOT a farming position, experience in agriculture and farming practices will be considered an asset.  

This position requires early mornings and physical labor in varied weather conditions, as well as travel to client sites across New York City.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday–Friday, pre-scheduled workdays (schedule may vary weekly)
• Full Time: 32–40 hours/week, March–December
• Part Time: 24–32 hours/week, March–November
• Workdays may begin as early as 6:00 AM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance of a variety of urban commercial and residential gardens and landscapes, including but not limited to green roofs, terraces, indoor tropicals, ground level gardens, street tree beds, and edible landscapes
• Perform all aspects of plant maintenance, including but not limited to planting, pruning, deadheading, weeding, mulching, irrigating, plant and disease treatment, mowing, holiday decor, and cleaning/sweeping.  Additional responsibilities may include carrying out farming duties, not limited to harvesting, soil cultivation, and bed preparation
• Hand-water indoor and outdoor plants
• Travel independently to garden sites in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens
• Drive via company vehicles to Long Island plant nurseries as needed
• Uphold Brooklyn Grange’s standards for respect, professionalism, efficiency, and community at all times
• Communicate clearly with department management and team
• Log daily tasks and garden observations in company’s online record system
• Contribute to the upkeep of Brooklyn Grange’s facility spaces, including our tool storage, plant nursery, and vehicles 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has 1+ year experience in landscaping, gardening, or horticulture. Additional experience in agriculture will be considered an asset
• Has experience and general knowledge of garden installations and maintenance
• Is positive, energetic, eager to learn new skills, and has a strong work ethic
• Is punctual, time efficient, and is responsible
• Can take direction and is a team player, communicates clearly
• Demonstrates respect for client sites; is attentive to site safety
• Is a doer: upon finishing a task, will immediately begin undertaking another; thinks big picture while also being attentive to the details; looks ahead to determine what needs to get done
• Is comfortable working on rooftops, near ledges, and at other heights, while wearing appropriate safety gear
• Can lift 50 lbs. repeatedly, and can squat, kneel, bend over, and reach for extended periods of time
• Has a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and is comfortable driving in New York City

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:

• Hourly starting rate at $25.00 per hour
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits available, effective the first full month following hire for Full Time Employees 
• Employer matched up to 3% - Simple IRA, Retirement Savings Plan
• up to 15 days Paid Time Off annually
• 5 days of Sick and Safe Leave annually
• up to 10+ Paid Holidays annually
• Discounted Employee CSA offering
• Access to NYC’s most delicious vegetables when in season

Brooklyn Grange is committed to supporting a diverse and multicultural team, and fostering an inclusive workplace. We consider all individuals for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, gender, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  If you don’t meet every requirement of this position, but you are excited about the role and your past/lived experience meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.