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Landscape Laborer Jr.
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Job Overview Performs landscape labor work by assisting to prepare and maintain landscaped areas as part of the services provided by the Facilities Management department to maintain university buildings and grounds. Duties include grass mowing, trimming and edging, removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds, irrigating lawns and planted areas, mulching, reactivating flower beds and tree saucers, laying sod, assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work. Incumbent is assigned to a central landscape maintenance group and performs semi‑skilled landscape labor work in accordance with industry/trade practices. Workers perform monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules, in response to requests for service (e.g. preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus) and in response to emergencies. Incumbent uses all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.
Work Interactions The position reports directly to the Landscape and Grounds Supervisor along with eight other laborers Gardener II and Gardener positions. The position reports indirectly to the Gardener II or Gardener positions. The position is part of a landscape maintenance team that receives training and experience vital to the maintenance of exterior space on the campus, generally referred to as landscape maintenance. This worker supports a direct service of the department in ensuring an attractive, comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work.
Requirements and Qualifications
Full‑time: 40 hours
Pay: $19.02 per hour
Location: 37th & O Street NW, Washington, DC 20057
High school education required
Two years of experience performing general or landscape labor work
Driver's permit from Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required
Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as
On‑Campus .
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, nationality, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts, and an array of voluntary insurance options.
To Apply Visit
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Job Overview Performs landscape labor work by assisting to prepare and maintain landscaped areas as part of the services provided by the Facilities Management department to maintain university buildings and grounds. Duties include grass mowing, trimming and edging, removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds, irrigating lawns and planted areas, mulching, reactivating flower beds and tree saucers, laying sod, assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work. Incumbent is assigned to a central landscape maintenance group and performs semi‑skilled landscape labor work in accordance with industry/trade practices. Workers perform monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules, in response to requests for service (e.g. preventive maintenance of storm drain throughout the campus) and in response to emergencies. Incumbent uses all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.
Work Interactions The position reports directly to the Landscape and Grounds Supervisor along with eight other laborers Gardener II and Gardener positions. The position reports indirectly to the Gardener II or Gardener positions. The position is part of a landscape maintenance team that receives training and experience vital to the maintenance of exterior space on the campus, generally referred to as landscape maintenance. This worker supports a direct service of the department in ensuring an attractive, comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work.
Requirements and Qualifications
Full‑time: 40 hours
Pay: $19.02 per hour
Location: 37th & O Street NW, Washington, DC 20057
High school education required
Two years of experience performing general or landscape labor work
Driver's permit from Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia required
Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as
On‑Campus .
EEO Statement GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, nationality, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts, and an array of voluntary insurance options.
To Apply Visit
https://georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Georgetown_Admin_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Landscape-Laborer_JR23866
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