Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator/ Outdoor - Vandenberg AFB, United States - US United States Space Force

US United States Space Force

Verified Company

Vandenberg AFB, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Plans and carries out gardening work according to the schedule or project assignment, keeping within the framework of established gardening practices.

Determines quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer and other materials needed for specific areas. Landscapes assigned areas and determines need for spreading topsoil, fertilizing, liming, seeding, planting and watering.

Determines when and how to plant/transplant flowers, shrubs, grass and trees based on seasonal schedules or project plans for the ODR facilities, suitability of the weather, degree of moisture in the soil and stage of plant growth.

Washes, cleans, oils, sharpens, lubricates and performs minor maintenance on equipment.

Uses and maintains a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes and mowers.

Operates boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground along roads.

Operates tractors and equipment between shrubs and trees; along fences and curbs; in snowy or marshy areas; and in areas where tree limbs, bushes and rocks are more likely to cause clogging or jamming of the equipment.

Operates a farm-type tractor and towed or attached equipment on level or rolling terrain typical of ODR facilities.

Frequently operates towed or attached equipment (e.g., mowers, aerators, plow spreaders, harrows, sprayers) manipulating both tractor and equipment controls at the same time through hydraulic or mechanical controls.

Determines equipment operations for maneuvering over level or rolling terrain that are appropriate to the operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment.

Operates a variety of gasoline, diesel or electric powered-wheeled vehicles, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks or dump trucks that typically have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds.

The supervisor assigns projects to be accomplished, areas to be worked and the seasonal planting and maintenance schedule which has been planned for the assigned area.

The incumbent plans and carries out work according to the schedule or project assignment, keeping within the framework of established gardening practices.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a preemployment physical.

Qualifications:

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
Qualifying Experience:
Must be able to follow written and/or oral instructions, work orders, and specifications related to gardening, motor vehicle and tractor operation, and to perform preventive maintenance.
Must be able to reach, bend, turn or move hands, arms, feet, and legs.
Must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a preemployment physical.
Must satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

_Position is a position of trust. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)._
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information:

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Direct deposit is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
A probationary period may be required.
Preemployment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Fo