What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticultural Maintainer position at Wildlife Conservation Society?
Position Title: Zoological Park Maintainer - Horticulture
Reports to: Buildings & Grounds Manager Buildings & Grounds Supervisors
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Objective:
Maintain park grounds, landscaping, plants, and related facilities & equipment, and
assist in other maintenance activities as directed in support of park appearance.
Principal Responsibilities:
Reports to: Buildings & Grounds Manager Buildings & Grounds Supervisors
About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.
Position Objective:
Maintain park grounds, landscaping, plants, and related facilities & equipment, and
assist in other maintenance activities as directed in support of park appearance.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Perform general grounds keeping, including snow removal, selective tree trimming, monitoring conditions, gardening, planting, cultivating, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, mulching, clean-up, bulb planting, dividing and transplanting, grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding, and leaf removal.
- Clean up garden beds and paths, including litter and plant trimming removals. Operate trade tools such as a weed trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, etc.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of buildings, enclosures, paths, benches, sidewalks, trees, plants, lawns, equipment, structures, and other facilities.
- Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and equipment, make operating adjustments to same, and report need for repairs and replacement.
- Perform various tasks in connection with the cleaning of building and grounds and painting of fixtures and equipment. This includes the use trade tools such as a Kaivac, high window washer, misters, and buffer.
- Operate vehicles in performance of work, including snow plow, fork lift, bobcat, and other WCS vehicles.
- Supervise subordinate employees, including temporary workers, organizing their work, instructing them in gardening techniques, and in the proper use and care of materials and equipment.
- Prepare reports and perform related record keeping tasks as required.