*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES* * This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Gardener civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) Parks employees who are reachable on the Gardener civil service list, Exam No. 5077. [Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume.] Major Responsibilities • Plant and cultivate trees, flowers and shrubs. • Prepare soil and seed beds. Grade, sod, weed, mulch and mow lawns. • Operate and maintain Parks & Recreation mowing equipment and irrigation system. • Supervise employees and volunteers and instruct them in proper gardening techniques and all aspects of general park maintenance. • Maintain records and prepare written reports. Work Location: TBD How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 788976. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. *Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 09/25/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 735511 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee. nyc.gov/parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)