Wildlife Conservation Society is Hiring a NYA Groundskeeper Near New York, NY
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal Location: New York Aquarium Department: Building and Grounds Pay Rate: $18/hour Schedule: This job is 35-40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays Employment Status: Temporary Position Summary: Under limited supervision and direction, perform all grounds keeping and landscaping tasks necessary to maintain the Aquarium grounds and to the standards of the Wildlife Conservation Society. This position requires basic knowledge of the care of plants, grass, trees, seagrasses, and bushes. Ability to drive vehicles associated with the position such as a forklift and a bobcat is desirable. Should have the ability to tackle minor repairs of gardening equipment and tools. Responsibilities May Include: General landscape maintenance of the aquarium property, pruning, mowing, watering, weeding, planting, and other related duties. Move and deploy mulch, pots, gravel, etc. throughout the park. Other groundskeeping tasks such as cleaning and removal of trash, wood, bulk items etc. Using tools such as a hedge clipper, power washer, weed whacker, edging tools, etc.