Horticulturist
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Start Date: 3/1/26-4/1/26 flexible start date Compensation: $27-$32 per hour
We are seeking a full or part time Horticulturist to install and maintain penthouse rooftop, terrace, and backyard gardens in white glove buildings throughout Manhattan as a member of our garden services crew. Applicant should enjoy planting, shopping trips to local nurseries, reading planting plans and making plant substitutions on the fly as needed during spring and fall planting seasons as well as performing meticulous grooming, vine training and weeding during the summer months. We provide on-the-job training and are committed to professional development of our staff. We only apply pest treatments that are approved for organic vegetable gardening.
This position is best suited for a gardener who enjoys working in many different gardens everyday and is intellectually curious to learn and build their knowledge and skill set. Uniforms for every season are provided.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Plant
- Weed
- Prune trees and shrubs for form and deadwood
- Deadhead perennials and annuals
- Manicure and groom plants
- Artfully train vines onto supports
- Identify common pests, diseases, & beneficial insects as well as plant health care issues
- Treat pests with methods approved for organic gardening & Release beneficial predator insects when warranted
- Select plants from local nurseries and deliver to project sites
- Work with maintenance manager and other crew members to complete work reports, record expenses, and make a plan for follow up items
- Collaborate with design and install staff to lay out plants according to planting plans and make plant substitutions when needed
- Lead and train Assistant Gardeners in proper planting techniques and maintenance tasks
Qualifications/Requirements
- At least one year of paid gardening experience
- Excellent plant identification skills and knowledge of the cultural needs for a variety of perennials, shrubs and trees used in ornamental horticulture
- Fluent in botanical Latin
- Basic knowledge of common pests, diseases and beneficial insects
- Some formal training preferred but not required
- Clean valid Driver’s License and comfort driving a cargo van strongly preferred but not required
- Artistic eye
- Knowledge of native NYC plants and container gardening is very helpful
- Enthusiasm and interest in horticulture and urban ecology
- Strong and in excellent physical health
- Neat and tidy appearance
- Willingness and ability to work in inclement weather
- Dependable, punctual, with an excellent work ethic
- Positive attitude
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Health & Vision Insurance provided for all staff working at least 30 hours a week
- 401K and pretax commuter benefits for all staff
- Paid vacation after 1 year for fulltime staff
To Apply: Please send résumé and cover letter to info@bluedahlia.nyc with “Gardener” in the subject line
Contact Information
Blue Dahlia Landscape Design + Horticulture
Contact Name: Dahlia Caerulean
Email: dcaerulean@bluedahlia.nyc
Phone: no phone calls please