Job title: GARDENER A04
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryMarine 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.Overview
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Open & closing dates05/30/2025 to 06/15/2025Salary$20.23 – $20.23 per hourPay scale & gradeNA 04Location1 vacancy in the following location:Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA 1 vacancyTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25% or less – VariesRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleShift workServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNAJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoAnnouncement number73215Control number837873700This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to PublicDutiesPerforms a variety of seasonal gardening tasks to ensure neatness and cleanliness of the landscaping areas around Marine Corps Community Services building and properties aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Responsible for maintaining and improving outdoor spaces, including lawns and grounds. Duties typically include trimming, edging, weeding, applying mulch, blowing leaves from sidewalks, fertilizing, and irrigating various plants, as well as operating and maintaining landscaping equipment. Pruning shrubs and low trees to improve the growth habit or remove damaged branches. Picking up trash, debris, and fallen branches. May measure and mix specified amounts of fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides following instructions on product labels and in a manner consistent with environmental instructions.Observes environmental and safety rules and regulations. May drive a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 10,000 pounds throughout an installation under limited traffic conditions at low speeds to transport supplies and equipment.Provides exceptional customer service, and upholds high service standards using respect, courtesy, professionalism, and teamwork. Takes initiative to solve problems quickly but recognizes when to seek assistance to resolve issues. Collaborates in a professional, supportive, and proactive manner.Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.Performs other related duties as assigned.RequirementsConditions of Employment
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EVALUATIONS:QualificationsSkills and Knowledge: Knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks and procedures, for example: how to apply fertilizer evenly to avoid underfeeding or burning plants. Ability to detect plant diseases and unusual or poor plant growth. Ability to use a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, and sprayers. May require the operation of a motor vehicle, requiring a driver’s license.Responsibility: Supervisor provides specific instructions as to the nature of work to be performed and ensures compliance. Completes work with little review during progress. Follows directions from supervisor or manufacturer in measuring and mixing fertilizer or chemical agents.Physical Effort: Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending and stooping. Ability to climb ladders to prune or trim vegetation. Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance.Working Conditions: Work is done outside and incumbent is subject to discomfort from long periods in hot sun and sometimes to chilly or rainy weather. Exposed to dirt, dust, mud and sometimes to common household-type chemical sprays and dusts. Must wear protective clothing. Chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, and occasional possibility of broken bones from falls.Additional informationGENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.Required Documents:*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.*If prior military, DD214 Member CopyThis activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with “TA” stamped in red on front of card.INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT’S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .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
Expected salary: $20.23 per hour
Location: California – Miramar, FL
Job date: Sat, 31 May 2025 23:25:00 GMT
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