Landscape Gardener

Georgetown University

10d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs landscape gardener work by preparing and maintaining landscaped areas as part of the services provided by the Facilities Management department to maintain university buildings and grounds. Duties include grass mowing, trimming and edging, removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds, irrigating lawns and planted areas, mulching, reactivating flower beds and tree saucers, laying sod assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work. Incumbent is assigned to a central landscape maintenance group and performs semi-skilled landscape labor work in accordance with industry/trade practices. Workers perform monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules, in response to requests for service (e.g. preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus) and in response to emergencies. Incumbent use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required or equivalency
• Requires one to three years of grounds landscape maintenance experience
• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to operate pickup trucks, tractors, skid steer loaders, all-terrain vehicles and other specialized grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• grass mowing
• trimming and edging
• removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds
• irrigating lawns and planted areas
• mulching
• reactivating flower beds and tree saucers
• laying sod assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work
• preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees