U104 GARDENER

Northrop Grumman; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a gardening technician to maintain company yards, lawns, trees, and gardens. You will plant, transplant, and care for greenery, cut lawns with power mowing equipment, and arrange plantings according to landscape principles.

You will assist in irrigation and drainage work, check plants for disease, and follow safety regulations. A high school or trade qualification is required, and a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High school or trade school equivalent.
• Ability to perform physical work as described in the job duties.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plant, transplant, and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and ground areas.
• Trim and prune trees and shrubs to promote growth or improve appearance.
• Install dividers, drainage, and sprinkler systems as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High school/trade school

Tools

Power mowing equipment

PVC sprinkler piping

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\'re making history.

Summary

Performs gardening work in conjunction with the planting and maintenance of company yards, lawns, gardens, trees, and other areas.

WORK PERFORMED

Plants, transplants, and cares for trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and ground areas of the facility. Cuts and trims lawns using power mowing equipment. Levels and rolls areas for gardening purposes. Arranges plants and shrubs according to accepted landscaping principles.

Trims and prunes trees and shrubs to advance growth or to improve their appearance. Aids in the selection of types of trees, shrubs, lawn seeds, and flowers to be used in relation to type of soil, water, facilities, and desired effect. Checks plants for evidence of disease or insect infestation and treats infected plants with proper chemicals or insecticides.

Selects and uses various kinds and amounts of fertilizers, chemicals, and soils to be utilized in planting areas. In conjunction with normal gardening duties, installs dividers and installs soil drainage and places unmortared stones and bricks to prevent soil erosion. Replaces or repairs sprinklers including PVC sprinkler piping.

Uses all types of tools, implements, and power equipment associated with gardening and required in the performance of the above duties.

Provides documentation and proper recording of maintenance department records including preventative maintenance. Observes company, OSHA, and safely regulations.

Performs other physical and manual tasks during inclement weather as required. Must be physically capable of working in high places, from ladders, etc. Must be able to follow exacting written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

High school/trade school or equivalent. Normally two (2) years-experience in commercial nursery and/or gardening. Requires the ability to perform physical work commensurate with the above job description Must possess a valid drivers’ license that meets the California Vehicle Code.

Must be computer literate to the extent required to perform job functions and proper recording and documentation of maintenance records.

Must be able to perform all essential job functions and environmental/physical considerations per Employee Requisition.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.