This position involves inspecting and maintaining trees and shrubs, performing pruning and pest management, and operating various landscaping and maintenance equipment. It also includes responsibilities for mowing, mulching, and utility repair, with an emphasis on safety.

Duties

In this position, you will: - 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
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
• This position is identified as “emergency” for protection of personnel and property.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - Washington Area Metal Trades Council (WAMTC), AFL-CIO

Qualifications

There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform gardener work and heavy equipment operation without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

N/A

Contacts

• Address Gaithersburg Facility Maintenance Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Tailor Thompson
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]