Job Title: Turf and Irrigation Assistant  

Classification: Full-time, temporary, non-exempt   

Pay Rate: $22 per hour          

Reports to: Director of Horticulture         

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a Seasonal Turf and Irrigation Assistant who will support the upkeep of park landscapes and green spaces with a primary focus on turf health and irrigation systems. This role assists with daily turf maintenance tasks, operation and basic repair of irrigation systems, and ensuring park areas remain clean, safe, attractive, and functional for public use. Reporting to the Director of Horticulture, the role contributes to the high standards of landscape quality expected at a premier urban waterfront park. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily turf maintenance including push mowing and string trimming 

• Hand pull broadleaf invasive plants on lawns 

• Assist with daily lawn closures and reopening 

• Perform detail-oriented tasks such filling holes in lawns, hand seeding, watering and mulching along lawn trees  

• Assist in parkwide leaf clean-up 

• Maintain and clean turf equipment 

• Assist in drip and sprinkler irrigation repair 

• Assist in troubleshooting of irrigation systems failures 

• Assist in irrigation flagging for aerification and slice seeding operations  

• Assist in other horticulture operational tasks as needed such as event preparation 

• Assist in data tracking of maintenance programs on digital software 

Qualifications: 

• Passionate about a career in public horticulture 

• Hardworking, self-motivated and dedicated to details  

• Ability to perform heavy, physical labor daily in all weather conditions   

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 in 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.  

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK    

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.    

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.