Gardener ($2,500 Sign On Bonus)

Job Summary

Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants, trees, and lawns at The Carlisle Army Barracks.

Essential Functions

• Performs all assigned work daily at locations needing gardening services
• Uses both hand tools and power equipment
• Prepares and grades terrain and preps soil for flower or groundcover installation
• Locates and plants shrubs, trees, and flowers recommended for particular landscape effect or those recommended by the customer, properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing
• Plants, transplants, trims, and cultivates shrubs/trees and plants
• Plants new and established lawns using recommended seed mixture and fertilizer
• Lays sod and/or applies grass seed where needed
• Waters all areas as required by weather and plant type
• Sprays trees and shrubs applying supplemental liquid and dry nutrients
• Applies fertilizer to turf grass and plantings
• Mows and trims lawns using hand or power mowers and equipment
• Edges beds or establishes new bed edges
• Cleans grounds, pulls weeds, blows leaves, and clears debris
• Applies mulch appropriately for material type
• Labels all equipment and chemicals properly
• Transports all pesticide and herbicide properly
• Cleans up pesticide and herbicide spills in accordance with regulations
• Disposes of all pesticide and herbicide properly
• Ensures areas are secure before applying pesticides and herbicides
• Applies pesticides and herbicides properly to prevent toxic exposure to personnel, wildlife, and plants
• Secures all pesticides, herbicides, equipment, and buildings at all times
• Maintains accurate pesticides/herbicides inventories and assists in updating SDS book
• Controls shop keys
• Loads and unloads equipment from trucks/trailers
• Washes equipment and trucks; performs routine truck maintenance, changing blades and oil, cleaning air filters, and greasing machines
• Helps crew leader with driving and snow removal
• Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays for snow removal
• Complies with all Agency policies and procedures and follows contract specifications
• Complies with safety procedures and uses and cares for equipment properly
• Completes assignments without assistance
• Complies with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards
• Passes and complies with all building and security requirements and procedures
• Wears ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this Contract

Secondary Functions

• Takes periodic inventories
• Orders supplies and equipment with supervisor’s approval
• Keeps records and provides requested reports
• Performs other duties and tasks as needed
• Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice

Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, up to 10 miles per day
• Ability to go up and down stairs and hills
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
• Ability to reach above the head, bend, kneel, stoop, or squat for extended periods of time up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 80 lb
• Ability to lift and carry branches, limbs, and grasses
• Ability to work in dirty areas or adverse weather conditions
• Ability to see details on the ground, above the head, or on surfaces
• Ability to use a hand saw
• Ability to tolerate loud noises and to use ear plugs as required

Job Competencies

• Ability to work with limited direct supervision
• Ability to follow directions and focus on tasks
• Ability to report problems or relate information
• Ability to understand and comply with safety procedures and environmental requirements
• Ability to use and care for equipment and cleaning supplies properly