** This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Documented proof of disability is required prior to interviewing.

** This position is located in Washington, DC at the USDA-HQ
** Core working hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday

** The hourly rate is $19.00
** standard workweek should it be necessary.

SEASONAL GROUNDS LABORER

Under the supervision of the Grounds Foreman, performs those grounds tasks necessary to meet Landscape contract specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cuts lawns, using a hand mower or power mower.

2. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers and edging tools.

3. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears.

4. Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broom.

5. Shovels snow from walks and driveways (as needed)

6. Spreads salt on public passage ways (as needed).

7. Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.

8. Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.

9. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake.

10. May operate walking type power mowers, snow blowers, roto tillers or riding mowers.

11. May operate chain saws, hedge trimmers and other hand held power operated tools to prune, cultivate, shovel, trim, cut and dig.

12. May use tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller.

13. May perform a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed.

14. Other duties as assigned.

** Melwood is an equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace.

** Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions.

** Melwood has an Affirmative Action Plan in place. Given the high volume of response to posted job vacancies, Melwood sends system generated emails to applicants to provide status of applications. No phone calls, please.