Irrigation & Landscape Specialist (Airport Grounds)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Gardener and Irrigation I to maintain landscapes at Reagan National Airport. The role involves designing, installing, and repairing irrigation systems, planting, pruning, soil preparation, and turf management.

The position requires three years of horticulture experience, a state driver's license, and capability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in basic horticulture and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of gardening and journey-level work to install/maintain irrigation; planting, transplanting, pruning; and soil prep.
• Skill with equipment (forklift, front-end loader) and hand/power tools (chain saw, trimmers, rakes).
• Knowledge of federal/state pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide regulations and safe handling.
• Skill in applying herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Ability to work safely and follow applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to work with other equipment, vehicles, and pedestrians.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to perform basic analyses of data and information.
• Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time/attendance system.

Responsibilities

• Designs and installs new irrigation systems; repairs existing irrigation systems.
• Evaluates plant/turf/site needs to promote growth.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes herbicides and pesticides per directions and safety procedures.
• Prepares soil for planting by tilling, spreading, and fertilizing.
• Plants or transplants a variety of plantings; prunes and trims trees.
• Operates mowing equipment, tractors, aerator, seeder, and snow removal tools.
• Uses power and hand tools including trimmers, chain saws, and rakes.
• Monitors maintenance of vehicles and equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and assists with roadway/sidewalk repairs.
• Drives pickup/construction vehicles at airports.

Skills

Experience in horticulture

Safety awareness

Oral and written communication

Data analysis basics

Computer and time-keeping systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Front-end loader

Chain saw

Trimmers

Rakes

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Gardener and Irrigation I to maintain landscapes at Reagan National Airport. The role involves designing, installing, and repairing irrigation systems, planting, pruning, soil preparation, and turf management.

The position requires three years of horticulture experience, a state driver's license, and capability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions.