Top 35 Gardener Jobs in Bergen County Nj

Horticulture Assistant
Greentree Foundation —Manhasset, NY
- $25 - $30 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Interior Horticulture Technician
Blondie's Treehouse Inc. —New York, NY
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Seasonal
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Assistant Gardener
Blooming Beds —Morris Plains, NJ
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
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Gardener II
DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION —Bronx, NY
- $64,852 - $74,580 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Loan forgiveness
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Gardener
Mutual Redevelopment Houses —New York, NY
- $29.72 an hour
- Overtime
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Commuter assistance
- Paid time off
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Indoor Horticulturist
John Mini Distinctive Landscapes —Jersey City, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- 1 year
- Entry level
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Gardening Instructor Opportunities
Concorde Education —New York, NY
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
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12d
Assistant Horticulturist
Battery Park Authority —New York, NY
- $42,000 - $47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Horticulture Director
Greenwood Gardens —Short Hills, NJ
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Gardener/Utility Worker
St. John's Riverside Hospital —Yonkers, NY
- $22.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Hospital
- 3 years
Seasonal Worker Horticulturist for the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
New York Botanical Garden —Bronx, NY
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
Landscape Gardening Crew Member
Harmony Design Group —Westfield, NJ
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Seasonal Gardener
Beam Living (A Blackstone Portfolio Company) —New York, NY
- $22.41 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Horticulturist, Propagation Specialist
Friends of the High Line —New York, NY
- $32.69 an hour
- Overtime
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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2d
Nursery Gardener
DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION —Staten Island, NY
- $50,448 - $58,015 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- 1 year
- Loan forgiveness
7d
Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator for Therapeutic Programs
The Horticultural Society Of New York —New York, NY
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Gardener
The Horticultural Society Of New York —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
13d
Paid Brand Collaboration for Gardeners and Landscaping Experts
The Desire Company —New York, NY
- Call employer
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Travel
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Plant Care Specialist
Ambius —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Interior Horticulturist (Part-time)
Yellowstone Landscape —Brooklyn, NY
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Continuous improvement
- 1 year
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Horticulture Assistant

Greentree Foundation -
Manhasset, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $30 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Growing experience
Outdoor work experience
Greenhouse experience
Plant fertilization
Pruning (plant care)
Composting
Planting (gardening technique)
Driver's License
Cultivation (fertilizing method)
Shovels
Organizational skills
Mulching
Transplanting (gardening technique)
Power tools
Hand tools

Full Job Description

Job Title: Horticulture Assistant

Reports to: Head of Horticulture

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date: Effective 09/01/2026

Position Summary

The Horticulture Assistant supports the Horticulture Manager with day-to-day horticultural activities across a 400+ acre property, performs skilled horticultural work, helps coordinate daily priorities, and assumes certain responsibilities in the absence of the Horticulture Manager.

Essential Job Responsibilities

· Assists in planning and designing annual and perennial flower beds.

· Assists with the production of bedding and potted plants in the growing operation.

· Maintains plants in the Main House, Whitney Center, Administration Office, and other interior spaces.

· Maintains the Exotic Garden, Display Meadow and the Lily Pond in the Walled Garden.

· Maintains the composting program.

· Maintains the bamboo courtyard at the Whitney Center.

· Performs pruning, mulching, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and other horticultural duties under the direction of the Horticulture Manager.

· Ability to water effectively by hand and/or manage basic irrigation tasks (monitoring, simple adjustments, and troubleshooting leaks/clogs).

· Performs special projects or related horticultural duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

· Skilled in digging, planting, transplanting, staking, and seasonal bed change-outs

· Strong pruning skills for shrubs and perennials.

· Hands-on knowledge of soil preparation, mulching, compost use, and basic fertilization practices.

· Experience with greenhouse/growing tasks as needed.

· Ability to safely operate and maintain common landscape tools including lawn mowers, sheers, sharpeners, shovels, spades, clippers and pruning equipment.

· High attention to detail and presentation standards.

· Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Ability to work with all levels within the organization while maintaining professionalism and discretion.

Working Conditions

· Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and bend for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and move materials such as soil, mulch, plants, containers, and tools.

· Work may require repetitive motions and use of hand tools and power equipment, including power washers.

· Work may occur inside buildings with stairs, requiring the ability to safely navigate stairways as needed.

· Work safely in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) and around uneven terrain.

· Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and follow all safety procedures.

Work Environment

· Office and outside environment, where the employee could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.

· Could be exposed to extreme working conditions and loud noise levels and environments.

· Regular work in formal gardens, lawns, paths, and specialty areas (e.g., meadow, pond/walled garden) and periodic work in greenhouses and storage areas.

· Routine work inside buildings requires care around finished interiors, furnishings, and high-visibility spaces.

· Work demands attention to detail and cleanliness.

Minimum Qualifications

· Three years of experience in a horticultural position; some education a plus.

· Valid Driver’s License.

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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