Top 11 Horticultural assistant Jobs in New York State

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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Gardening Assistant
Community Based Services —Hopewell Junction, NY
- $20 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- In-person
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Urban Farms Assistant
Services For The Underserved, Inc. —New York, NY
- $16.61 - $17.27 an hour
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- No experience needed
- Construction experience
- Paid time off
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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Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Long Island Farm Bureau —Calverton, NY
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid orientation
- Opportunities for advancement
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IUOE Horticulturist
University of Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $25.80 - $33.15 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Power tools
Horticulturist
Battery Park City Authority —New York, NY
- $50,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Education and Outreach Manager
The Bronx is Blooming, Inc —Bronx, NY
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Director of Advancement and Enrichment Programs
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION —Queens, NY
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Loan forgiveness
Team Leader - Total Property Management
AHRC Nassau —Freeport, NY
- $25.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training

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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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horticultural assistant jobs in new york state

Horticulture Assistant

Gardening Assistant

Urban Farms Assistant

Assistant Horticulturist

Part-Time Administrative Assistant

IUOE Horticulturist

Horticulturist

Education and Outreach Manager

Executive Director of Advancement and Enrichment Programs

Team Leader - Total Property Management

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