Parks and Recreation Aide 6 - Seasonal Plant Curator/Greenhouse (Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park)

Job Description:

Parks and Recreation Aide 6 - Seasonal Plant Curator/Greenhouse (Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park)

Description

Duties Description

Park Aide 6 is a full-time, seasonal position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in maintaining Greenhouse Complex at the arboretum.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with watering, planting, pruning, and repotting
• Open and close the greenhouses to the general public daily
• Oversee small crews of staff or volunteers on specific tasks
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred qualifications:
Horticultural experience or academic training in horticulture is preferred but not required.

Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Work is required on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 04/20/25

Salary:

From $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly