Gardener

Job Description

Wave Hill is looking for a seasoned Gardener to join the Horticulture Team. This position reports to the Director of Horticulture and is under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Horticulture. The Gardener is required to apply sound horticultural practices to a multitude of gardening situations and related work.

About Us

Founded in 1965 and celebrating its 60th Anniversary, Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, preserve its magnificent views, and explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education, and the arts. For more information about Wave Hill, please visit www.wavehill.org.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position involves hard physical labor throughout the year. The successful candidate will be an experienced gardener trained to maintain and develop gardens and greenhouse collections. This includes familiarity with botanical nomenclature, planting, cultivating, propagating, watering, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, pest and weed control, and lawn maintenance. The Gardener will maintain and enhance Wave Hill’s unique landscape while working within a creative, collaborative department.

Education and Experience

• Passion for gardening and desire to work with a diverse collection of hardy and tender plants.
• Minimum three years experience in sound horticultural practice
• Experience working in collection greenhouses is preferred
• Familiarity with the operation of power and hand tools
• A valid driver’s license in good standing
• Willingness to work outdoors under all weather conditions
• Ability to work alone and with others in a team-based organization

Additional Information

Benefits, Salary and Schedule:
This position is under a collective bargaining agreement.
• Full-time; Non-exempt
• 5 days a week; 35 hours a week; Weekend rotation and split days off
• Annual Salary: $62,810
• Benefits: major medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with a pension plan, and life insurance

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