Gardener D

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated gardeners to perform essential landscaping and grounds maintenance activities. This role involves a variety of tasks, including mowing, weeding, and planting, ensuring that facilities are safe and aesthetically pleasing. Gardeners will also prepare for severe weather by staging supplies and operating equipment for snow and ice removal. The ideal candidate will possess strong physical abilities and experience with landscaping tools, contributing to the overall maintenance and beautification of the grounds. Join a team that values your skills and commitment to excellence in maintaining public spaces.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in landscaping and hardscape construction.
• Ability to operate various landscaping equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance duties, including mowing and weeding.
• Prepare for and respond to severe weather events.

Skills

Landscaping

Hardscape Construction

Operating Hand and Power Tools

Physical Fitness

Education

Driver's License

Tools

Mowers

Backpack Blowers

Tractors

Chainsaws

Job description

¿ Must also have experience in or ability to quickly acquire the skills needed to safely operate hand and power tools and operate small engine equipment (tractors, skid loaders, snow blowers, and brushes).

Two (2) years of experience in landscaping, hardscape construction, and operation of landscaping equipment.

Certification/Licensure

Possession of a driver¿s license from the jurisdiction of residence is required.

Preferred

N/A

Medical Group:

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this class.

Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks including frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Ability to distinguish basic colors for safety identification.

• This role is identified as critical to mission essential functions under the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Incumbents may be required to report to or continue working during authorized office closures or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disasters, fires, operational emergencies, or related events.

Summary

Gardeners perform general and specialized landscaping and grounds maintenance activities, including but not limited to: mowing, weeding, cultivating, fertilizing, mulching, trimming, pruning, planting, seeding, sodding, and trash/debris collection and disposal. They are also responsible for preparing for and responding to severe weather events, such as snow/ice and flooding, by staging supplies/materials and removing ice, snow, and debris. Incumbents use hand and power tools and operate motorized equipment (loaders, tractors with attachments, bobcats, street sweepers, lawn mowers, sweeping machines, snow blowers, and chainsaws).

Essential Functions

¿ Performs landscape maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, mulching, trimming, pruning, planting, and related activities, ensuring facilities and grounds are safe, neat, and aesthetically pleasing.

¿ Safely loads, hauls, and operates equipment such as mowers, backpack blowers, tillers, trimmers, and edgers to complete maintenance tasks.

¿ Prepares for and responds to severe weather by inspecting/securing storage areas, staging supplies and equipment, operating equipment for snow/ice removal, installing/replacing sandbags at flood-prone locations, and trimming/removing storm-damaged trees.

¿ Collects and disposes of trash and debris from various facilities, ensuring receptacles are available and pest-free.

¿ Reports safety, vehicle, and equipment issues to supervisors for corrective action.

The listed duties are not exhaustive and may be assigned or modified by supervisors as needed.

Evaluation Criteria:

Applicants should include all relevant education and experience in their resumes. Evaluation may include skills assessments, interviews, background checks, medical exams, and driving record reviews.

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

This posting announces a vacancy and is not a substitute for the official job description, which is available upon interview confirmation.