Gardener for Plant Ecology Center and Nursery

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.

Major Responsibilities

- Under supervision, assist with all aspects of indoor plant production, with a primary focus on transplanting operations.
- Perform large-scale transplanting and potting of nursery starter materials, ensuring proper care and labeling of plant stock.
- Spend the majority of work hours in the greenhouse, engaged in essential plant care tasks such as sowing, watering, fertilizing, weeding and monitoring plant health. Assist with grading, consolidating, moving and pulling of stock to fill orders.
- Assist with preparation of soil mixes, tray and pot filling and organization of greenhouse benches and growing areas.
- Maintain clean and organized greenhouse workspaces; assist with sanitation, pest management and seasonal reconfigurations of growing areas. Assist in and perform tasks involved in the operation, inventory and care of hand tools, consumable supplies and equipment.
- As needed, join other teams to conduct outdoor nursery or yard work such as weeding, mowing or debris removal as assigned. Work with the seed team to prepare, maintain, harvest and clean seed from seed increase plots and assist with wild seed collections, making off-site visits to natural areas.
- Enter daily production data and transplant logs into data forms, spreadsheets or web-based databases in a timely manner.
- As needed supervise and train interns, volunteers and other staff demonstrating proper transplanting and handling techniques. Interact with staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 755485.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Staten Island, Plant Ecology Center and Nursery

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 03/20/2026. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

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MOVEMENT 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)

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