Job Details

Gardener

Position Number: 6550847
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Agriculture - Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Gardener

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Grounds and Transportation RH

Campus/Location:

Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Grounds & Transportation at Rose Hill, this position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing all gardens across the university property. This role encompasses a wide range of horticultural and landscaping duties, ensuring the aesthetic and functional integrity of the campus grounds.

This position requires work hours from Saturday to Wednesday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. On-call 24/7 to respond to snow removal duties and other campus emergencies, as needed.

Essential Functions
Designs, prepares, and plants all flowerbeds (including annual displays), rose beds, trees, and shrubs while overseeing a comprehensive lawn care program.

Collaborates closely with the Grounds Foreman and crew to implement the lawn care program effectively.

Performs all the pruning and irrigation of (Indoor/Outdoor) ornamental trees, shrubs, and formal hedges throughout the campus.

Ensures proper irrigation of lawns and gardens, as needed.

Utilizes ladders and operates power tools safely and efficiently to execute assigned tasks.

Applies fertilizers and pesticides while monitoring lawns, trees, and shrubs for signs of disease or pest issues.

Recommends necessary plant materials and supplies to the Director, ensuring all tasks are adequately resourced.

Maintains professional relationships with vendors to secure required materials and services.

Supports the grounds team in maintaining all campus grounds including roadways, walkways, parking lots, and landscape.

Empties trash and recycling containers.

Supports the grounds team with snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Accredited Degree in Horticulture, or a high school diploma equivalent.

Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the field of horticulture & landscaping.

Valid Driver's License.

Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.

Must be able to operate equipment safely and instruct others on operating all equipment used within the department.

Demonstrated skills in leadership and organization.

Must be able to read and write in English and follow written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions
FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9876

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories