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General Services

Gardener

Pay Rate:

Pay Frequency:

$30.70

Hourly

This is semi-skilled work in the routine care and cultivation of a variety of flowers and plants.  Work assignments are outlined by a foreman and work is performed independently on the less technical gardening and maintenance work in a greenhouse or in the city parks. The gardener foreman may exercise minor supervision over a crew of laborers during planting operations Work is usually reviewed in process and upon completion. 

Department:

General Services

Job Type:

Location: 

Full Time

Albany, NY

Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:

Yes

Requirements

*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.

  • One (1) year of experience in gardening work.; and Ability to read and write. 

  • Knowledge of the propagation, planting, cultivation, pruning and care of plants, shrubs, flowers and lawns;  

  • Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in treating plants for fungi, insects and parasites;  

  • Skill in the care and use of gardening tools;  

  • Ability to trim propagates, plant and transplant potted flowers and plants;  

  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 

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