Gardener

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, and exterior grounds at federal facilities.
• Use blowers to clean parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, and other exterior areas.
• Collect and dispose of trash from outdoor receptacles.
• Perform weed trimming and vegetation control as needed.
• Install pine straw, mulch, and prepare flower beds for seasonal planting and maintenance.
• Remove leaves and debris from sidewalks, roadways, lawns, and other exterior surfaces.
• Mow grass using push lawn mowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Trim hedges, shrubs, and other ornamental landscaping to maintain a professional appearance.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment safely while following established safety procedures.

Qualifications

• In accordance with federal regulations, possess a valid Real ID.
• Minimum of 3 years of grounds maintenance, landscaping, or gardening experience.
• Experience operating landscaping equipment including blowers, push mowers, weed trimmers, and hedge trimmers.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including temperatures exceeding 100°F.
• Able to work on ladders, at heights, and in confined spaces when required.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Able to work in noisy environments while wearing appropriate hearing protection.
• Able to wear an OSHA-approved respirator when required and successfully complete required fit testing.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and approved face protection.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
• Able to comply with all applicable federal safety regulations and workplace policies.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation.

Pay

The pay for this position is expected to be $20.18 per hour plus an additional $5.09/hr for Health and Welfare totaling $25.27/hr. The benefits include 11 paid federal holidays per year and 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off).