Job Abstract

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Landscape Gardener - Planning and Facilities Management - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Landscape Gardener is assigned to a central landscape maintenance group and performs semi-skilled landscape labor work in accordance with industry/trade practices – and contributes to ensuring an attractive, comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work.

Their responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform landscape gardener work by preparing and maintaining landscaped areas as part of the services provided by the Facilities Management department to maintain university buildings and grounds
• Perform 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. 
• 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
• Use all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade
• Observe all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties

Work Interactions

The Landscape Gardener reports directly to the Landscape and Grounds Supervisor, along with eight other laborers Gardener II and Gardener positions; and reports indirectly to the Gardener II or Gardener positions.

A member of the landscape maintenance team, they receive training and experience vital to the maintenance of exterior space on the campus.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalency
• 1 to 3 years of grounds and landscape maintenance experience
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate pickup trucks, tractors, skid steer loaders, all-terrain vehicles, and other specialized grounds equipment

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected 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. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.