Gardener

Full Job Description

This position is locatined in the Office of NPS Liaison to the White House, in the White house and President park division. Open to the first 150 applicants or until 04/27/2026 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Requirements Continued...

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

You will be considered emergency/essential personnel. You must be capable of lifting 50 or more pounds.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Dexterity and Safety If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: 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. Major Duties:

The major duties of the position Gardener include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide proper care and maintenance for lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size and desired growth characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs or excess branches.

Computes quantities of plants, seeds, and other materials needed for specific areas. Cuts grass and trims hedges using either hand or power equipment.