Turf Assistant

Job Title : Turf Assistant Classification : Non-Exempt / Full-time (40 hours per week) Pay Rate : $45,760 ($22 / hour) Reports to : Director of Horticulture Summary The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP), a not-for-profit corporation, is responsible for the design, construction and operation of Brooklyn Bridge Park, an 85-acre, 1.

3-mile, world-class park that stretches along the Brooklyn waterfront from Atlantic Avenue to Jay Street, north of the Manhattan Bridge.

Adding much-needed open space for Brooklyn and New York City residents, Brooklyn Bridge Park contributes to the extraordinary revitalization of the waterfront in the New York Harbor, serving as a bridge from the commercial uses of previous centuries to the recreational uses of the future.

Essential Functions : Work hours will be Monday through Friday 7am-3 : 30pm Perform daily turf maintenance including mowing and string trimming Hand pull broadleaf invasive plants on lawns Oversee volunteer groups on turf maintenance projects Perform detail-oriented tasks such as edging valve boxes, weeding small areas, hand watering, filling in holes Maintain and clean turf equipment Assist in aerification and seeding Assist in other horticulture operations and tasks as needed Qualifications : Valid Driver’s license High school or equivalent (Preferred) The employee frequently is required to stand and be active.

The ability to lift 50 pounds is required. About You : You strive to be inclusive and collaborative . At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together.

We have each other’s back and are helpful, humble, and open. You are committed . At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride.

We are committed to the public, the park and each other. You are a problem-solver . At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.

You value people and the environment . At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.

Working at BBP : We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space.

Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging.

Our staff are experts on everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park.

We offer benefits like affordable healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and prioritize the importance of work-life balance.

Benefits (Other company benefits provided in addition to the following)

• 403B (retirement plan)
• Pension (company funded retirement)
• Paid vacation time (up to 25 days)
• Sick days (up to 9)
• Paid holidays / Float days (15 days annually)
• FMLA and other paid leaves (based on eligibility)
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent FSA, Commuter Benefits, Life and Long-term disability insurance.
• BBP vendor discounts at restaurants, food market and other eateries.
• Other corporate discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, and so much more! ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the largest and most significant public projects to be built in New York City in a generation, has transformed a once dilapidated industrial waterfront into a vibrant and thriving 85-acre civic landscape.

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP) develops, capitally improves, maintains, and fully operates the Park as a 501 (c) not-for-profit, controlled by the City of New York.

BBP is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Park, including horticulture, maintenance, capital planning and construction, event permitting, and concession oversight.

The Park is designed by Brooklyn-based landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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