This position is located at Fiddlers Cove RV Park & Marina, Coronado, California. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of duties necessary for the maintenance of the grounds and outside of buildings.

Duties

Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to seasonal schedules or project plans for assigned area and in consonance with environmental instructions. Considers suitability of weather, degree of moisture in soil, and stage of plant growth in deciding when and how to do work. Figures quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer, and other materials needed for specific areas. May start nursery and cold frame beds independently and select proper fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for the control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds. May operate a variety of vehicles.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Wearing of protective clothing and equipment may be required as situations warrant.
• Working is done outside, and incumbent is subject to discomfort from long period in hot sun and sometimes to chilly or rainy weather.
• Exposed to dirt, dust, mud, and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts.

Qualifications

Knowledge of gardening procedures to decide when and which standard method to use. Knowledge of when and how plants should be watered, when to thin or transplant plants and how to prune plants or trees to remove diseased parts and seal wounds with coating mixtures. Knowledge of harvesting seeds and removing bulbs from ground for storage Knowledge of and ability to build a good soil base and place seeds at proper depth, in consideration of moisture, temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements needed to encourage germination and growth of new plants. Ability to compute required quantities of plants, seeds, and other garden materials needed for specific areas; and select and use fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds. A driver's license is required when operating vehicles.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE Coronado San Diego 750 Pacific Coast Highway San Diego, CA 92132-0058 US
• Name: Jocelyne Bradley
• Email: [email protected]