Nursery Gardener

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* * This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Gardener civil service title or 2) on leave from the title.The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City's green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group within Environment and Planning manages over 10,000 acres of natural areas across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands, and has secured tens of millions of dollars in grants from state, federal and private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ecosystems. Environment and Planning is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Major Responsibilities- Under supervision, assist with all aspects of indoor and outdoor plant production: weeding, watering, fertilizing; moving and pulling plant stock to fulfill orders; transplanting nursery and greenhouse starter material, preparing soil mixes and potting operations. - Work as a team to perform landscape management and nursery yard maintenance involving identifying and controlling invasive species, removing debris and trash, weed whacking, mowing lawn areas, maintaining hoop houses, planting beds and irrigation systems. - Maintain clean and organized workspaces; assist in and perform tasks involved in the operation, inventory and care of hand tools, consumable supplies and equipment. - Work with the Seed Team to prepare, maintain, harvest and clean seed from seed increase plots at multiple locations, including NYC Parks Plant Ecology Center and Nursery (PECaN) 3808 Victory Blvd, Staten Island PECaN, Floyd Bennett Field and Fresh Kills. - As needed, provide assistance with wild seed collections, off-site visits to natural areas, identifying species, determining seed maturity, and following all seed collection protocols. - Enter seed and plant production data into data forms, spreadsheets or web-based databases in a timely manner. - As needed, supervise and train interns, volunteers and other staff in nursery tasks; assist with the planning and preparation of public and private events; interact with staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Work Location: Plant Ecology Center and Nursery, Staten IslandHow to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 787808.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)