Horticultural Maintenance Worker

Buffalo. Horticultural Maintenance Worker Seasonal. Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Full Time. Seasonal.1.Reports To: Systemwide Gardens Manager/Circles & Beds Supervisor2.Salary Range: $15.50 $17.00 per hour3.Supervises: 04.Requirements: City of Buffalo residency, Valid NYS Drivers LicensePosition Summary:The horticultural maintenance worker seasonal is an entry level seasonal position. This position requires basic horticulture and plant knowledge; a love for the outdoors and making a difference in the community. This position is part of the operations department and reports directly to the systemwide gardens manager or the circles & beds supervisor.This is a full-time seasonal position; working 37.5 hours per week with non-exempt status according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime hours may be required at certain times, with supervisors approval.Benefits:This position is a Class 3A according to the Conservancys employee handbook and as such benefits include the following:Class 3A The Conservancy offers medical plans with a $400 employer provided allocation toward monthly premiums, upon meeting certain criteria. A 403(b)-retirement plan and paid sick time.Additional Benefits include: a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule, based on needs of the Conservancy.Duties and Responsibilities:1.Weeding, pruning, and watering;2.Planting and mulching;3.Raking, shoveling, and sweeping;4.Performs daily maintenance of tools and equipment utilized;Additional Expectations:Aligns with the Conservancys commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible working environment for all staff and park system for all park users;Perform other duties as assigned by management.Qualifications and Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):1.Basic knowledge of weeding, pruning, and planting;2.Basic knowledge of plant, tree, and pest identification;3.Ability to work independently as well as with other staff members and follow multi-step directions;4.Ability to interact respectfully with the public;5.Willingness to learn new skills;6.Degree in horticulture or related field preferred, but not required;7.Professionalism in communication, demeanor and respectful relationship building at the highest level in representing the Conservancy and fostering collaborative partnerships.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:1.Primarily outdoor hands-on work, potentially in extreme weather conditions;2.Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50 lbs.;3.Job duties may require traveling distances between park features or system locations;4.Use of hand tools; as well as standard to heavy park and gardening equipment;5.Must continuously foster a team approach to while working in the park environment;6.Evenings, weekend, and holiday work may be required, as needed;7.Flexible hours depending on workload and ever-changing priorities;8.Must be able to adapt to ever-changing resources and limited budgets.

Created: 2026-02-23