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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for botanical gardens in the United States is $21.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Botanical Gardens role, you need in-depth knowledge of plant biology, horticultural practices, and grounds maintenance, typically supported by a degree in horticulture, botany, or a related field. Familiarity with irrigation systems, greenhouse management, and plant identification software is often advantageous, alongside certifications such as a pesticide applicator's license. Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills help you engage with visitors and collaborate with staff. These abilities are crucial for maintaining healthy plant collections, ensuring visitor satisfaction, and supporting the garden's educational and conservation goals.

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A Botanical Gardens job involves maintaining plant collections, designing landscapes, conducting research, and educating the public about horticulture and conservation. Roles vary from horticulturists and botanists to educators and administrators. Employees may care for plants, manage greenhouse operations, or lead tours. Many positions require knowledge of plant biology and environmental sustainability.

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Professionals in Botanical Gardens commonly focus on tasks such as maintaining plant collections, designing and installing new garden exhibits, and monitoring plant health. Daily duties may also include leading educational tours, conducting horticultural research, and working on conservation or sustainability projects. The role often requires close collaboration with horticulturists, educators, volunteers, and administrative staff to fulfill the garden's mission. This position offers a dynamic, hands-on environment where no two days are the same, and it provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental education and plant conservation.

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Infographic showing various Botanical Gardens job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,769 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Assistant Botanical Garden Custodian

The New York Botanical Garden

Bronx, NY • On-site

$41K - $47K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Application deadlinefor this position is August 18, 2026.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Botanical Garden Custodian, under general supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in supervising the cleaning, maintaining, and enforcing of safety requirements in Garden buildings, and immediate grounds, or in a larger building in supervising custodial employees on an assigned shift; performs related work.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of Garden buildings, and supervision of a number of custodial employees performing such tasks as sweeping, dusting, mopping, polishing, waxing, gathering and disposing of refuse, cleaning walks and snow removal.
  • Inspects building and grounds to note general conditions necessity for repairs, efficient, economy and quality of work performance, and proper use, cleanliness and storage of tools.
  • Arranges for moving of furniture and equipment. Assists in the preparation of special Events.
  • Enforces safety requirements and protects the building and grounds from vandalism.
  • Aids in the training of newly appointed custodial employee and in the preparation or work schedules; investigates and adjusts complaints about service and personnel.
  • Keeps inventories, prepares reports on work activities, accidents and unusual conditions.
Qualifications:
  • Strong supervisory ability, good judgment, good interpersonal skills
  • At least two years of experience as a Junior Botanical Garden Custodian,
  • Three years of full-time experience in cleaning and maintaining in a cultural institution; of satisfactory equivalent.
  • Must be able to work daytime, evening, weekends and holidays.
  • Driver's License Required
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Ability to move 50lbs and lift overhead, stand for long periods of time, work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Baseline Work Schedule:
This is a full time role
  • Monday to Friday, 4 PM- 12 AM.
    Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Salary:
  • $41,602,*($47,842)
    • *Current Garden union employees that have been employed for 2 years qualify for the higher salary rate. If a non-Garden and non-union applicant is appointed, they will be eligible to advance to the higher incumbent rate after two years.
Benefits:
  • 15 Vacation Days
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Sick Days
  • Health Coverage
  • 401K
  • Pension Plan
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department atHR@nybg.org.
Employment Type: Full Time

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