Horticultural Maintenance Worker - Buffalo, NY
1 day ago
Job description
Buffalo. Horticultural Maintenance Worker Seasonal. Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Full Time. Seasonal.
- Reports To: Systemwide Gardens Manager/Circles & Beds Supervisor
- Salary Range: $15.50 $17.00 per hour
- Supervises: 0
- Requirements: City of Buffalo residency, Valid NYS Drivers License
Position Summary
The horticultural maintenance worker seasonal is an entry level seasonal position. This position requires basic horticulture and plant knowledge; a love for the outdoors and making a difference in the community. This position is part of the operations department and reports directly to the systemwide gardens manager or the circles & beds supervisor.
This is a full-time seasonal position; working 37.5 hours per week with non-exempt status according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime hours may be required at certain times, with supervisors approval.
Benefits
This position is a Class 3A according to the Conservancys employee handbook and as such benefits include the following:
Class 3A The Conservancy offers medical plans with a $400 employer provided allocation toward monthly premiums, upon meeting certain criteria. A 403(b)-retirement plan and paid sick time.
Additional Benefits include: a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule, based on needs of the Conservancy.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Weeding, pruning, and watering;
- Planting and mulching;
- Raking, shoveling, and sweeping;
- Performs daily maintenance of tools and equipment utilized;
Additional Expectations
- Aligns with the Conservancys commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible working environment for all staff and park system for all park users;
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications And Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
- Basic knowledge of weeding, pruning, and planting;
- Basic knowledge of plant, tree, and pest identification;
- Ability to work independently as well as with other staff members and follow multi-step directions;
- Ability to interact respectfully with the public;
- Willingness to learn new skills;
- Degree in horticulture or related field preferred, but not required;
- Professionalism in communication, demeanor and respectful relationship building at the highest level in representing the Conservancy and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
- Primarily outdoor hands-on work, potentially in extreme weather conditions;
- Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50 lbs.;
- Job duties may require traveling distances between park features or system locations;
- Use of hand tools; as well as standard to heavy park and gardening equipment;
- Must continuously foster a team approach to while working in the park environment;
- Evenings, weekend, and holiday work may be required, as needed;
- Flexible hours depending on workload and ever-changing priorities;
- Must be able to adapt to ever-changing resources and limited budgets.
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