Master Gardener

Master Gardener

Salary

$46,758.40 - $49,088.00 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2601078

Department

Arts and Culture

Division

CS-BP Botanical Gardens

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

BL

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Position Summary

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the planting, care and maintenance of plants and grounds. Design, install, maintain and repair the automatic irrigation system and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for the maintenance and care of the plants.
• Plan, direct and participate in a variety of nursery and plant maintenance duties including weed identification and abatement, and plant care with respect to trimming, pruning, transplanting, and water assessment.
• Assist in the design, set-up and planting of new plants and exhibits; clean and maintain existing exhibits.
• Determine project and daily tasks and the sequence of tasks associated with horticultural maintenance; oversee and participate in the work of gardening crew; follow through on completion of tasks.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including exhibit and collection maintenance, procedures and techniques.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods and techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Design, install, maintain and repair the irrigation system for the grounds; direct and participate in repairing irrigation pipes and sprinklers as needed.
• Maintain inventory of a variety of tools and equipment; service and operate equipment used in gardening maintenance and irrigation installation.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within area of responsibility; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintain plant collection field records.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in pest control operations as needed.
• Maintain planted areas and surrounding areas as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of vocational or college-level coursework in plant maintenance, botany, or horticulture; and

Three (3) years experience in horticulture grounds maintenance and irrigation system repair.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License or the ability to obtain within ninety

(90) days from date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a New Mexico Public Pesticide Applicator License Categories 3A and 3B within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions; work in or with water; work underground.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy, moderate or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; walking or standing for prolonged periods.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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Please identify your ability to possess a valid New Mexico drivers license (attach a copy of your drivers license). Select all that apply.

• Possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?
• Able to possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License within ninety (90) days from date of hire?
• Do not possess and not able to obtain a valid New Mexico Drivers License by date of hire or within ninety (90) days from date of hire.

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Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

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Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

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Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV