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About the Role

The Eco Zone Gardener upholds and implements policies and standards for ecological restoration and sustainable horticulture in Prospect Park, ensuring assigned zones are clean, safe, and visually appealing. This role reports to a Lead Eco Zone Gardener and works within a team in an assigned ecological zone.

Responsibilities

Participate in vegetation control by hand-pulling, using power tools, and assisting with or overseeing herbicide application.
Prepare and maintain planting sites by clearing debris, raking soil, implementing erosion control, watering, and digging holes.
Prune trees and shrubs for project goals, safety, and aesthetics.
Cut, clear, and remove woody debris.
Plant and/or seed prepared areas.
Install, maintain, and/or remove fencing, woodchips, signage, and rustic rails.
Remove litter and clear blocked drains.
Remove hazards in the park and mitigate hazardous situations.
Assist other crews for emergencies, special events, or special projects.
Remove snow from assigned areas as needed.
Perform trail maintenance and construction.
Complete Zone Field Surveys regularly and plan upcoming work in consultation with leadership.
Record daily work completed and time, and ensure data is entered into the work tracking database.
Record progress towards goals outlined in zone field surveys.
Create and complete annual SMART goals that support department objectives.
Operate vehicles, power equipment, and hand tools safely.
Maintain an inventory of tools and equipment and communicate needs.
Maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, and workspaces according to standards and report safety issues.
Facilitate science in the park by coordinating with ecologists, students, and organizations.
Travel to various parts of the Park as needed.
Train others on dangerous or complicated equipment.
Coordinate, track, lead, and document work completed by volunteers and interns.
Interact with the public to resolve issues, provide information, and answer park questions.
Perform other job-related duties and functions as assigned.

Requirements

Associates' or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries-related field, or Certificate in Horticulture preferred.
One (1) year of landscape management and ecological restoration experience in a public park setting, or three (3) years’ experience without a degree.
Strong knowledge of sustainable ecological best practices, native plants of the Northeast, and plant species identification.
Ability to prioritize work.
A NYS Driver’s License.
A NYS Pesticide Applicator or Technician License preferred.
Proficient in plant identification for the northeast US region.
Proficient with landscape tools.
Experience with ecological restoration and/or sustainable ecological horticulture.
Knowledge of proper planting and pruning techniques.
Competence in mechanized equipment and safe vehicle operation.
Ability to safely operate and maintain various landscaping vehicles and equipment, including chainsaws, utility vehicles, weed whackers, and tractors.
Comply with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations and organizational policies.
Manage risk, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measure implementation.
Manage own safety and that of others.
Commitment to delivering excellent, responsive, and friendly customer service.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work.
Ability to achieve desired outcomes and results consistently.
Alert others to possible problems in a timely fashion.
Seek support to solve problems.
Offer possible solutions.
Act on solutions selected and decisions made as directed.
Ability to work independently or as a member of the team.
Ability to be detail-oriented.
Ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Committed to working in collaboration with others.
Promote cooperation and commitment to others.
Be a positive team contributor.
Superior verbal communication skills.
Ability to positively engage with and impart key information to the public.
Proficient with automated technologies supporting the area of responsibility, including G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
Work is performed in the field, subject to external elements and adverse weather conditions.
Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and chemicals.
Involves moderate risk of accident/injury.
Requires operating a motor vehicle and equipment where carelessness could result in injury.
Requires standing for extended periods, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or crawling.
Requires using manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
Requires identifying and distinguishing colors and shades of color.
Requires manual labor with significant physical exertion (consistent need to lift, push, pull, carry, etc., over 50 lbs.).
May require special safety precautions, such as working around moving parts, machines, or with irritant chemicals.
May require the use of protective clothing or gear.
Requires communicating information with co-workers, stakeholders, and/or the public.
Requires reading correspondence, instructions, and/or technical documents.
Requires writing correspondence and/or reports.
Requires filling in forms.

Skills

Ecological restoration
Sustainable ecological horticulture
Vegetation control
Herbicide application
Planting site preparation
Erosion control
Pruning
Woody debris removal
Seeding
Fencing installation
Signage installation
Trail maintenance
Trail construction
Zone Field Survey
Work tracking database
SMART goal setting
Vehicle operation
Power equipment operation
Chainsaw operation
String trimmer operation
Mower operation
Brush hog operation
Wood chipper operation
Hedge trimmer operation
Hand tool operation
Tool inventory management
Equipment maintenance
Vehicle maintenance
Workspace maintenance
Coordination with scientists
Volunteer management
Intern management
Public interaction
Customer service
Plant identification (Northeast US)
Machinery operation
Health and safety compliance
Risk management
Decision making
Problem solving
Self-management
Teamwork
Collaboration
Verbal communication
G-Suite proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Location

Prospect Park

Work Type

Field work
Full-time

Experience Level

1 year landscape management and ecological restoration experience in a public park setting (or 3 years without a degree)

Education Level

Associates' or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries-related field, or Certificate in Horticulture preferred

Salary/Compensations

$24/hour

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits
AFLAC
Pet Insurance
403b Contributions
2% Employer Contributions
20 Vacation Days
12 Paid Sick Days
14 Paid Holidays (float/carryover eligible)

About the Company

Prospect Park Alliance serves park users of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and strives to reflect this diversity throughout our operations and in our leadership, staff, stakeholders and supporters.
We know that by creating an equitable and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect and the appreciation of difference, our employees will feel safe to express themselves, voice their opinions and work together to find common ground and solutions.
Integral to this vision is our longstanding commitment to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.

Equal Opportunity

Prospect Park Alliance serves park users of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and strives to reflect this diversity throughout our operations and in our leadership, staff, stakeholders and supporters.
We know that by creating an equitable and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect and the appreciation of difference, our employees will feel safe to express themselves, voice their opinions and work together to find common ground and solutions.
Integral to this vision is our longstanding commitment to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment.