Gardener

$69,909 - $81,661/Yr

National Institute Of Standards And Technology - Gaithersburg, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Gaithersburg, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Gardener position at the Department of Commerce involves inspecting and maintaining trees and shrubs, performing pruning and pest management, and operating various landscaping and maintenance equipment. The role emphasizes safety and includes responsibilities such as mowing, mulching, and utility repair.

Responsibilities

• Inspect trees and shrubs for evidence of pest infestation, decayed wood, weak or dead limbs, and removal of such items.
• Prune to obtain a proper balance between roots and top growth, and to maintain the natural form.
• Use and maintain hand tools, zero turn mowers, walk behind mowers, weed eaters and blowers, leaf vacuum, tractors, skid steers with attachments, spray equipment, snow blowers and snowplows, chain saws, and pruning equipment.
• Mow large and small turf areas, weed eat, mulch planting beds, install, and maintain trees, shrubs, and flowers, and perform other grounds maintenance activities as assigned.
• Operate large articulating loaders, backhoes, and excavation equipment for the repair and installation of underground utilities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment and satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination.
• Ability to perform gardener work and heavy equipment operation without more than normal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of pest management and plant care techniques.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Family-friendly leave
• Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
• Back-up child care program
• Child and elder-care resources
• On-site childcare center
• Wellness programs
• Fitness center
• Employee assistance programs