U104 GARDENER

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a landscape maintenance worker to plant, prune, and care for company yards, trees, and gardens. You will operate power mowing equipment and manage soil, fertilizers, and irrigation while documenting maintenance activities.

This role requires physical fitness, a valid driver's license, and the ability to follow precise written and verbal instructions. The position involves working with diverse plantings, ensuring safety standards, and supporting overall grounds care in

Qualifications

• High school or trade school education required.
• Two years of experience in commercial nursery or gardening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be physically capable of performing the job duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs gardening work with planting and maintenance of company yards, lawns, and gardens.
• Plants, transplants, and cares for trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and ground areas.
• Cuts and trims lawns using power mowing equipment.
• Checks plants for disease or pests and treats if needed.
• Maintains soil, fertilizers, and irrigation elements; installs drainage as required.
• Keeps maintenance records and follows safety regulations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Driving license

Computer literacy

Ability to follow instructions

Experience in gardening

Education

High school/trade school or equivalent

Tools

Power mowing equipment

Sprinkler installation tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description

SUMMARY

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

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