The position is responsible for managing the groundkeeping activity in a zone of approximately 60 acres of improved, semi-improved and special landscape areas.

Duties

Major Duties: Establishes schedules for proper application of fertilizers and soil amendments, planting, weeding, trimming and pruning of shrubs, trees and palms. Edging turf, mowing grass, emptying trash receptacles, and removal of debris and trash to a disposal site. Operates grounds maintenance equipment, including riding mowers, 1/2 ton utility vehicles, 3/4 ton pickup truck, 1/2 ton dump truck, electric and gas powered trimmers, edgers, and tractor-driven chipper. Assists in irrigation system repair and operation Patches asphalt, erect signs, clean storm drains, prepares grounds and equipment for special events, and assist pest controller in application of herbicide and insecticide. Performs basic mechanical repairs to grounds equipment, preventative maintenance, sharpens mower blades, changes tires and operates water discharge pumps. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM with occasional weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD059190 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/16/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Lifting & moving objects over 50 pounds; Must be able to shovel, dig, saw, lift, push and carry; Work is done outside & subject to discomfort from long periods in the hot sun, and sometimes chilly or rainy weather being exposed to dirt, dust, mud, and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts; Exposed to water splash, wet clothing and shoes, & all forms of nature, such as fire ants, stinging caterpillars, bees and wasps, snakes and other vertebrates, poison ivy, and other poisonous plants; Exposed to noise, exhaust fumes and possible injury from using tools and equipment; Works from ladders, down in holes, and other awkward positions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines, FL 33744 US
• Name: Caitlin Sprayberry
• Phone: 901-523-8990
• Email: [email protected]