The primary purpose of the position is to perform seasonal gardening tasks either done outside or in a greenhouse. In order to accomplish the gardener duties the incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc...) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.

Duties

The selectee of this position identifies grasses, weeds, shrubs and trees. Provides care and maintenance appropriate for specific grass or plant species. Able to distinguish between native and non-native plant species and informs the supervisor of non-native invasions. Prepares seed beds in disturbed construction areas. Lays sod, sows seed, places mulch to maintain or restore lawn apperances. Mow's, waters and rakes lawns, road shoulders and trails. Prunes shrubs and trees for uniform appearance. Pulls and / or treats non-native plant species. Operates gasoline and diesel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds and capable of carrying loads weighing less than 1 ton. Included are pickups, small tracktors, small utility vehicles (Daihatsu, Gator, Ranger, etc.), riding lawn mowers and riding power lawn sweepers. Scrubs, strips, waxes, dusts, mops and polishes floors. Scours lavatories, stool and urinals. Washes walls, room particians, light fixtures and windows. Vacuums and shampoos carpets; emties ash trays and wastebaskets; sweeps and hoses outside sidewalks and steps; polishes furniture and exibit cases. Fills soap and tissue dispensers. Replaces light bulbs. Performs ground and trail maintenance duties on paved and unpaved trails, including washing, sweeping, filling holes, checking hand rails and replacing trail lights. Performs miscellaneous labor duties such as digging ditches; installing fences; repairing corrals;hauling furniture and supplies; picking up litter; cleaning rain gutters, mixing / hauling concrete may also work as flag persons on road projects and lift materials up to 100 pounds. Must be able to safely operate gasoline and diesel powered equipment including rotary self-propelled mowers, weed trimmers, chain saws and jackhammers. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement.Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm EST, DECEMBER 18, 2023. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of materialsTechnical CompetenceTechnical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments SCREENOUT: Independently perform and lead others in the performance of Gardening duties. Possess a valid state driver's license. Adhere to work schedules and safety practices, including planning, organizing and working on my own without constant supervision. Work and assist others with various types of work using hand tools, power tools, mowers, trimmers, light vehicles, performing tasks on trails, roads, grounds and buildings following written work orders and/or oral instructions. Able to lift and move objects over 50 pounds unassisted and can carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Wind Cave National Park 26611 US Hwy 385 Hot Springs, SD 57747 US
• Name: MWR HR West Team
• Email: [email protected]