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Gardener/Grounds Worker A06
U.S. Marine Corps · Posted 54 days ago
About the Role
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
What You'll Do
- →Weeds, fertilizers, lays sod, waters, cuts, edges, prunes, trims and aerates all grass, ground cover, flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees for a neat appearance.
- →Prepares proper mixture of such materials as sand, humus, topsoil and fertilizer.
- →Prepares seedbeds, mulches and transplants according to seasonal demands.
- →Applies chemicals to grounds, flowers, shrubs and trees according to direction.
- →May also spray or dust with these chemicals according to instructions.
- →Stores chemicals safely.
- →Looks for obvious plant diseases, molds, brown spots, rusts, blight, plant insects, leaf mites, scale borers, slugs, etc. on all indoor and outdoor flowers, shrubs, hedges, trees and lawns.
- →Places seeds or plants in soil at proper depth, taking care not to damage roots while planting or transplanting.
- →May reproduce plants through cuttings, rootings or grafting.
- →Connects hose and sprinkler system at designated points on grounds to irrigate lawns, flowerbeds and landscaping.
- →Gathers, removes and disposes of all litter and debris, such as grass cuttings and leaves from assigned areas such as sidewalks, curbs and lots.
- →Remove grass and weeds from cracks in pavement.
- →Rotates indoor plants according to season or lighting requirements, avoiding unusual or poor plant growth.
- →Operates a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edger¿s, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, lawn mowers and tractors.
Requirements
- ✓EVALUATIONS: See Duties and Qualifications
Benefits
- ★The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees.
- ★Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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