Groundskeeper & Landscape Technician — Sign-On Bonus

Chimes; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

AbilityOne program

Job summary

The Carlisle Army Barracks is seeking a dedicated gardener to maintain gardens, lawns, trees, and plants at the facility. The role requires driving, operating lawn care equipment, and ensuring safe handling of pesticides and herbicides.

Responsibilities include planting, mowing, edging, cleaning grounds, and adhering to safety protocols. AbilityOne participation and availability for varied shifts are included in the job essentials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• PA Core-Pesticide & Herbicide and Ornamental Trees certification preferred.
• 1 year landscaping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned work daily at locations needing gardening services
• Uses both hand tools and power equipment
• Plants, transplants, trims, and cultivates shrubs/trees and plants
• Mows and trims lawns using hand or power mowers and equipment
• Labels all equipment and chemicals properly
• Transports all pesticide and herbicide properly
• Applies pesticides and herbicides properly to prevent toxic exposure to personnel, wildlife, and plants
• Maintains accurate pesticides/herbicides inventories and assists in updating SDS book
• Ensures areas are secure before applying pesticides and herbicides
• Loads and unloads equipment from trucks/trailers

Skills

Work independently

Follow directions

Safety procedures

Equipment handling

Power tools usage

Problem reporting

Regular attendance

Flexible schedule

Training participation

Positive communication

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Landscaping training

PA Certification in Core-Pesticide/Herbicide & Ornamental Trees

Tools

Lawn care machinery

Job description

The Carlisle Army Barracks is seeking a dedicated gardener to maintain gardens, lawns, trees, and plants at the facility. The role requires driving, operating lawn care equipment, and ensuring safe handling of pesticides and herbicides.

Responsibilities include planting, mowing, edging, cleaning grounds, and adhering to safety protocols. AbilityOne participation and availability for varied shifts are included in the job essentials.