Gardener
Company
Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland Gaithersburg, Maryland
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position involves inspecting and maintaining trees and shrubs, performing pruning and pest management, and operating various landscaping and maintenance equipment. It also includes responsibilities for mowing, mulching, and utility repair, with an emphasis on safety.
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Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade/band requirements, as applicable
- Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination
- This position is identified as “emergency” for protection of personnel and property.
- Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - Washington Area Metal Trades Council (WAMTC), AFL-CIO
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Education
N/A
Additional information
This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/.
- We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.
- Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions.
- You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position.
- All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations.
- A probationary period may be required.
- This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to:
- Climbing, use of legs and arms.
- Both legs required.
- Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
- Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle.
- Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
- Both eyes required.
- Depth perception
- Ability to distinguish basic colors.-
- Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds.
- Moderate carrying 15-44 pounds.
- Pulling hand over hand.
- Pushing.
- Reaching above shoulder.
- Use of fingers.
- Both hands required.
- Walking.
-Standing.
- Kneeling.
- Repeated bending.
- Hearing (aid permitted)
- This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to:
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold
- Excessive humidity
- Excessive dampness or chilling
- Excessive noise, intermittent
- Constant noise
- Dust
- Fumes, smoke, or gases
- Solvents (degreasing agents)
- Grease and oils
- Electrical energy
- Slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
- Working around machinery with moving parts.
- Working around moving objects or vehicles.
- Working on ladders or scaffolding.
- Working below ground.
- Working with hands in water
- Vibration
- Working closely with others.
- Working alone
NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
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Date Posted
09/29/2024
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