Lawn and Grounds Assistant (Part-Time/Seasonal)
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Start Date: 04/01/2026 Compensation: $20/hour
Under supervision of Horticulture staff, the Lawn and Grounds Assistant assists in the general grooming and care of garden grounds.
Responsibilities/Duties
Examples of Typical Tasks
- Turf repair
- Mowing of lawns
- String trimming and edging
- Operating and maintaining gas powered equipment
- Hedge trimming
- Wood chipping
- Sharpening and general upkeep of grounds tools
- Light pruning of trees and shrubs
- Leaf collection
- Litter pickup
- Blowing paths
Must be willing to operate gas powered equipment such as but not limited to zero-turn mower, walk-behind mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, aerator, compost spreader, pickup truck and other vehicles.
May on occasion interact with Garden visitors, volunteers, school groups, and self-guided tours to provide directions and answer questions. May also be involved with teens as part of the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) for 6 weeks in July and August and/or other programs.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Some experience and/or training in turf work, tools and gas-powered equipment usage and upkeep, etc.
- A high school diploma or GED
- A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely
- Ability to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding including kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching
- Willingness to interact with garden visitors
- Good interpersonal skills
- Bilingual language skills, English and a second language, a plus
Additional Information
Schedule: This is a part-time seasonal position. Position is available for up to 28 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, April 1 through November 20, and may include some weekend work.
For consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents via our Career Center.
If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources
Contact Information
Queens Botanical Garden
Contact Name: Human Resources
Email: hr@queensbotanical.org
Phone: 718-886-3800
Website: Apply Online