Irrigation & Landscape Specialist (Airport Grounds)

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Gardener and Irrigation I at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. You will perform planting, pruning, irrigation installation and maintenance, soil preparation, and equipment operation in the Structures and Grounds Division of the Airport Maintenance Department.

The role requires three years of horticulture and irrigation experience, a valid state driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in basic horticulture and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of the gardening trade and ability to perform journey-level work to include laying out, installing, and maintaining irrigation systems; planting, transplanting, and pruning plants; and preparing and fertilizing soil.
• Skill in using gardening equipment and hand and power tools.
• Ability to work safely and in compliance with safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designs and installs new irrigation systems; makes repairs to existing irrigation systems.
• Evaluates plant, turf, and site conditions; promotes healthy growth.
• Performs soil preparation, planting, pruning, and fertilizing as directed.
• Operates mowers, tractors, and other landscaping equipment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Horticulture

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Front-end Loader

Mower/Tractor

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Gardener and Irrigation I at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. You will perform planting, pruning, irrigation installation and maintenance, soil preparation, and equipment operation in the Structures and Grounds Division of the Airport Maintenance Department.

The role requires three years of horticulture and irrigation experience, a valid state driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather.