Georgetown University seeks a Landscape Gardener to perform semi-skilled landscape labor work, preparing and maintaining the university’s landscaped areas. In this role, you will be a key part of the Facilities Management department, contributing to the services that keep our historic campus beautiful and functional.
What You'll Do
- Perform grass mowing, trimming, and edging.
- Remove weeds and conduct daily policing of the grounds.
- Irrigate lawns and planted areas.
- Perform mulching, reactivate flower beds and tree saucers.
- Lay sod.
- Assist in the application of pesticides and other related work.
- Perform monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules.
- Respond to requests for service, such as preventive maintenance of storm drains.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Use all standard tools, equipment, materials, and supplies of the trade.
- Observe all safety rules, regulations, and precautions.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- One to three years of grounds landscape maintenance experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to operate pickup trucks, tractors, skid steer loaders, all-terrain vehicles, and other specialized grounds equipment.
Technical Stack
- Pickup trucks
- Tractors
- Skid steer loaders
- All-terrain vehicles
- Specialized grounds equipment
Team & Environment
You will be part of a central landscape maintenance team, reporting directly to the Landscape and Grounds Supervisor. You will also report indirectly to Gardener II or Gardener positions and work alongside eight other laborers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $20.43 per hour.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life balance benefits.
- Employee discounts.
- Array of voluntary insurance options.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at 37th & O Street NW Washington, DC 20057.
Georgetown University 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, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
