Gardner

Job Summary:Responsible for the general maintenance of the gardens, plants, trees, and lawns at The Carlisle Army Barracks.Essential Functions:


* Performs all assigned work daily at locations needing gardening services


* Uses both hand tools and power equipment


* Prepares and grades terrain and preps soil for flower or groundcover installation


* Locates and plants shrubs, trees, and flowers recommended for particular landscape effect or those recommended by the customer, properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing


* Plants, transplants, trims, and cultivates shrubs/trees and plants


* Plants new and established lawns using recommended seed mixture and fertilizer


* Lays sod and or applies grass seed where needed


* Waters all areas as required by weather and plant type


* Sprays trees and shrubs applying supplemental liquid and dry nutrients


* Applies fertilizer to turf grass and plantings


* Mows and trims lawns using hand or power mowers and equipment


* Edges beds or establishes new bed edges


* Cleans grounds, pulls weeds, blows leaves, and clears debris


* Applies mulch appropriately for material type


* Labels all equipment and chemicals properly


* Transports all pesticide and herbicide properly


* Cleans up pesticide and herbicide spills in accordance with regulations


* Disposes of all pesticide and herbicide properly


* Ensures areas are secure before applying pesticides and herbicides


* Applies pesticides and herbicides properly to prevent toxic exposure to personnel, wildlife, and plants


* Secures all pesticides, herbicides, equipment, and buildings at all times


* Maintains accurate pesticides/herbicides inventories and assists in updating SDS book


* Controls shop keys


* Loads and unloads equipment from trucks/trailers


* Washes equipment and trucks; performs routine truck maintenance, changing blades and oil, cleaning air filters, and greasing machines


* Helps crew leader with driving and snow removal


* Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays for snow removal


* Complies with all Agency policies and procedures and follows contract specifications


* Complies with safety procedures and uses and cares for equipment properly


* Completes assignments without assistance


* Complies with uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards


* Passes and complies with all building and security requirements and procedures


* Wears ID badge(s) at all times while performing work under this Contract

Secondary Functions:


* Takes periodic inventories


* Orders supplies and equipment with supervisor's approval


* Keeps records and provides requested reports


* Performs other duties and tasks as needed



*Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change at any time with or without notice Physical Abilities Needed to Meet Work Demands:


* Ability to stand or walk for ...