Gardener D at Washington

location: Various
Shift: Various

Employees are assigned elementary gardening work in WMATA facilities.
Employees are expected to gain familiarity with and to develop skills for gardening and landscaping maintenance. Employees receive instruction and close supervision on new assignments, while regular assignments are performed independently. Work is reviewed and verified upon completion to check progress and conformance to established policies and requirements by a Supervisor, Landscape Maintenance.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Performs mowing, weeding, spraying, cultivating, fertilizing, mulching, trimming, pruning, planting, transplanting, seeding and sodding.

Performs gardening and landscaping maintenance for grounds, lots, structures and facilities.

Performs turf grass maintenance utilizing a variety of materials, chemicals and equipment.

Determines quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer and other materials needed for specific areas.

Informs supervisor of adverse landscape conditions e.g. plant disease, insects, unusual or poor plant growth, etc.

Plants and maintains annuals, perennials and other specialized flower beds. Observes growths and thins or transplant them as necessary.

Constructs and maintains shrub beds to include mixing and preparing soils, grading and constructing proper drainage routes, sterilizing soils, pruning, controlling weeds and pests with chemicals. Removes bulbs and harvests seeds as appropriate.

Responds to and provides assistance in emergencies or incidents such as emergency snow removal.

Operates lawn mowers, blowers, electric shears, clippers, and tractors with various attachments for mowing, loading and snow removal.
Assists in pesticide and fertilizer mixing.

Lays out work assignments, determines methods, techniques and materials needed to effectively accomplish assignments.

Attends on-the-job and formal training classes; assists co-workers in higher level positions in their assignments or provides job specific training to co-workers in lower classifications.

Performs all tasks and assignments within the established safety practices and maintenance guidelines.

May operate Authority vehicles between work locations.

Work variable shifts, days and nights as required and as provided under existing Union contract.

Performs all other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of chemical applications for tree and shrub pest control.

Ability to operate hand and power tools required for trimming, pruning, etc.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform all duties at current and next level.

Knowledge of assigned Plant Maintenance sections functions, procedures and guide-lines and the maintenance requirements of the Authority operation supported.

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to identify and apply basic facts and principles of the Authoritys operating maintenance and safety rules, regulations and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to accept supervision and complete duties and work assignments in a timely and accurate manner.

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Ability to explain relationship of basic facts and terms related to gardening work and to explain principles and theories and how they are employed in landscaping.

Ability to identify and correct elementary gardening problems.

Qualification Requirements

To be considered for the position, you must meet minimum qualifications. It is, therefore, very important for you to include on your application any education/experience you have had that is described in the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information may delay the assessment process.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and satisfactory completion of an acceptable vocational school and/or training program in gardening or landscaping. Two (2) years of professional gardener or related field experience. Possession of a valid District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia motor vehicle operators license issued from jurisdiction of residence. Safe driving record with no more than three points accumulated over the past three (3) years.

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

1. Education, training and experience
2. Personal Interview
3. Medical examination which may include alcohol and drug testing
4. Performance and attendance record
5. Background check to include criminal, education, work and drivers record

Closing Statement

ORDER OF PREFERENCE: The selection of Maintenance and Construction positions will be made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: Maintenance and Construction Seniority District, System wide (L689), Authority wide, and external candidates, respectively.

Posted Salary ranges and offers are subject to Union contract agreements and Metro salary administration guidelines.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from minorities, females and persons with disabilities.
Country: USA, State: Dist of Columbia, City: Washington, Company: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.