Lawn and Grounds Assistant; Part-Time/Seasonal
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature, Landscaping, Groundskeeper
Location: New York
Lawn and Grounds Assistant (Part-Time/Seasonal)
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/DutiesExamples of Typical Tasks
- 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
- 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
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.
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