MWR GARDENER (Community Recreation)
- Prepares soil with proper mixture of sand, humus, topsoil and fertilizer.
- Places seeds and plants in soil at proper depth, taking care not to damage roots while transplanting.
- Lays sod, aerates lawns, and prunes/trims shrubs and hedges for a neat appearance and harvests, labels and stores seeds and bulbs for later use.
- May measure and mix specified amounts of fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides following instructions on product labels and in a manner consistent with environmental instructions.
- Inspects plants for obvious plant diseases, plant insects, and unusual or poor plant growth and reports these conditions to the supervisor.
- Observes environmental and safety rules and regulations.
- May drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds throughout an installation under limited traffic conditions at low speeds to transport supplies and equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Valid state issued driver's license.
Qualifications
A qualified candidate must possess:
- Knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks and procedures such as:
- how to apply fertilizer evenly to avoid underfeeding or burning plants
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears and sprayers.
- Ability to detect plant diseases and unusual or poor plant growth.
- Requires the operation of a motor vehicle and a valid drivers license,
Education
N/A
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
- Benefits
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Valid state issued driver's license.
Qualifications
A qualified candidate must possess:
- Knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks and procedures such as:
- how to apply fertilizer evenly to avoid underfeeding or burning plants
- Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears and sprayers.
- Ability to detect plant diseases and unusual or poor plant growth.
- Requires the operation of a motor vehicle and a valid drivers license,
Education
N/A
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.