Horticulturist
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The agency in which the vacancy exists.Agency Battery Park City Authority
The job title for the vacancy.TitleSeasonal Horticulturist
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryNo Preference
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade02
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $18 to $22 Hourly
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided.
Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination.
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes.
Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination.
Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure.
Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means.
The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities.
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation Under supervision, the Hourly Horticulturist is responsible for assisting in performing all horticulture field operations at locations throughout Battery Park City Authority owned Parks.
This position runs from the spring to the fall.
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 7 AM
The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4 : 30 PM
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 75 Battery Place
The city where the vacancy is located. City NY
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10280
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A High School Diploma or GED is required; coursework in horticulture is preferred.
A minimum of one (1) year of practical horticultural experience.
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
SKILLS :
- Ability to work well in a team but also be self-motivated when working independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and writing skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather
- Stand for long periods of time
- Perform repetitive movements
- Be able to lift / move 30 pounds
- Use their hands / body to control, use, and feel objects, tools or controls
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description POSITION SUMMARY :
Under supervision, the Hourly Horticulturist is responsible for assisting in performing all horticulture field operations at locations throughout Battery Park City Authority owned Parks.
This position runs from the spring to the fall.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of tasks performed within this classification and is not exhaustive.
The Hourly Horticulturist will be expected to perform reasonable duties assigned to them by team leaders and senior staff.
- Assist with horticultural tasks as requested, and use the best horticultural practices to help maintain and beautify BPC Parks
- Assist with organic plant care including awareness and communication of plant health, physiological, and pest-related issues
- Assist in caring for the soil
- Remove litter and help maintain the highest appearance standards
- Under supervision, assist with the safe and effective operation of equipment
- Work independently, effectively, and safely on gardening tasks, including weeding, planting, mowing, edging, watering, and other horticultural tasks as requested
- Work well in teams, follow directions, and positively contribute to shared projects
- Assist with task records and observation reports
- Be available for events and emergencies, including weather-related events; assist with preparation and cleanup, be available for overtime if necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments As of January 6, 2022 all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the CDC, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability
Battery Park City Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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