JOB SUMMARY: These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2024. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: MAJOR DUTIES: Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create a federal resume. This position provides gardening work for the maintenance division within the park. Primary duties include operating and maintaining mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other gardening equipment. Using automated sprinkle systems including programing, adjusting watering cycles, and system maintenance. Calculating, mixing, and applying fertilizers to plants. Keeps tools and equipment clean and in safe working order. Physical Effort: The work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, and stooping. On occasion you may climb ladders to prune or trim vegetation and lifts heavy objects. Working Conditions: The work is done outside or in a greenhouse. You will be subject to discomfort from long periods in the sun, and sometimes in chilly or rainy weather. On a regular basis the conditions will involve working in air contaminated with chemical dust and sprays being applied to trees and shrubs. You will be required to wear protective clothing during pesticide/herbicide application; as well as normal safety items such as gloves, boots, glasses, etc. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.