Assistant Supervisor, Gardener

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Capitol Grounds and Arboretum; Gardening Division.

The Gardener Assistant Supervisor assists with maintaining the overall efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance of the grounds.

This includes the lawns, landscape beds, hardscape and all adjoining parks of the U.S.

Capitol Building, House and Senate Office Buildings, Page schools and Childcare centers, Union Square and Staff parking lots.

You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

Applicants must meet the following requirements: -Have ability to supervise employees in the performance of gardening work.

(Screen-out) -Possess a valid, unexpired driver's license at the time of application.

-Apply to become a pesticide "Registered Technician" in the District of Columbia within 30 days of the effective date of employment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the required licenses or registration are not obtained within the time periods specified, the incumbent will be terminated for failure to meet the conditions of continued employment.

Major Duties:

*** This position is essential.

The selectee is required to report to work during adverse weather emergency and will be required to work overtime in emergency and inclement weather*** Assistant Supervisor is responsible for the management, planning, operations and appearance of the AOC gardens and grounds and their meeting the highest standards of horticultural excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities In the absence of the Gardener Supervisor, exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over the gardener workforce.

Assists the Gardener Supervisor to plan work operations and determine the sequence, priority and time to perform particular operations.

Exercises administrative authority to plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities and materials.

Coordinates work with supporting and related work functions controlled by other unit supervisors, contractors and USCP.

Recommends solutions to staffing problems and work operations directed by other supervisors.

Prunes and Trims Plants Recommends new plants and designs for the Capitol Buildings' outdoor and indoor gardens. Collaborates with AOC staff to improve the appearance and quality of gardens and parks.

Initiates creative to achieve high impact and visual beauty.

Assists the Gardener Supervisor with the direction of and performs tasks in planting, transplanting and caring for flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.

Assists the Gardener Supervisor with the direction of or performs tasks related to lawn and turf maintenance.

This includes amending, aerating, disking, edging, fertilizing, grading, leaf removal, leveling, mowing, raking, seeding, sodding, spraying, trimming, watering and weeding.

Propagates and Cultivates Soil and Plants Assists the Gardener Supervisor with implementing the Division's insect and disease control program utilizing an Integrated Pest Management philosophy.

Support of AOC Special Events Actively participates in special events and programs with AOC staff, USCP, Sergeants at Arms, Construction Management Division and Superintendent of Buildings to coordinate and ensure specific goals.

Performs other related duties as required.

*Applicants must possess and maintain a valid and unexpired state driver's license at the time of application.* *Employee must apply to become a pesticide Registered Technician in the District of Columbia within 30 days of the effective date of employment.*