Landscape Gardener-2

Georgetown University

3d•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. 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. This worker supports a direct service of the department in ensuring an attractive, comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
One to three years of grounds landscape maintenance experience
Valid driver’s license
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
Performing monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules
Responding to requests for service (e.g. preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus)
Responding to emergencies