Landscape Gardener, Equipment Operator
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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

Facilities, Construction, and Planning Management under the Executive Vice President and Treasurer's portfolio manages and maintains GW's property and grounds on all three of GW's campuses. This includes housekeeping, routine and emergency maintenance, moving services, pest control, project management, life safety upkeep, HVAC repairs, grounds maintenance, and recycling/waste management.

The GW Facilities Department is searching for a full-time Landscape Gardener, Equipment Operator to work on University Grounds Monday through Friday, 6:00 am-3:00 pm. The Landscape Gardener, Equipment Operator reports to the Grounds Foreman. This position is Designated On-Site: Employees who are required to physically report to work or remain at work during an emergency or adjustment to the university's operating status. This position is a part of the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ (SEIU).

This position typically maintains university grounds by using hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. This position waters lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. This role prunes or trims trees, shrubs, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws. This position may operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws. The position may gather and remove litter.Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate specialized turf maintenance equipment such as vertifier, aerification machine and verticut seeder.
• Operate tractors, front end loaders and pickup trucks to mow turf, remove snow and transport materials.
• Plant, transplant, trim, mulch and provide necessary care to a variety of ornamental plants.
• Operate electric and gas powered tools to maintain the grounds of the University.
• Inspect plants for disease and insect damage, and apply chemical sprays under the supervision of a licensed spray applicator.

Performs other work-related duties as requested. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications:

In order to operate vehicular equipment, a valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThe following characteristics are preferred:

• Commitment to GW's values.
• Intellectual, professional, and a person of integrity.
• Honest, with the highest ethical standards.
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation.
• Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard worker. Takes initiative; very high energy.
• Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others.
• Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self-interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions.
• Highest levels of responsiveness.
• Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed, and exert the extraordinary effort often required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way.
• Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University.
• Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration.
• Flexible and receptive to change.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Integrity and excellent customer service skills.
• Self-starter and enjoys working in a team environment.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family: Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family: Landscaping/Grounds

Stream: Service and Support

Level: Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 6:00 am-3:00 pm Monday - Friday. This position is subject to on-call assignments after normal business hours. Requires a working rotation to include Holidays, Saturday, and Sunday.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status: Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S013431

Job Open Date: 11/15/2024

Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.