Landscape Laborer

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

• Position: #P22437
• Full‑time: 40 hours
• Pay: $19.02 per hour
• Location:
  
  37th & O Street NW, Washington, DC 20057

The Landscape Laborer performs landscape labor by assisting to prepare and maintain landscaped areas as part of the services provided by the Facilities Management department to maintain university buildings and grounds. Duties include grass mowing, trimming and edging, removal of weeds and daily policing of the grounds, irrigating lawns and planted areas, mulching, reactivating flower beds and tree saucers, laying sod, assisting in the application of pesticides and other related work.

Incumbent is assigned to a central landscape maintenance group and performs semi‑skilled landscape labor work in accordance with industry/trade practices. Workers perform monthly assignments according to seasonal schedules, in response to requests for service (e.g., preventive maintenance of storm drains throughout the campus) and in response to emergencies. Incumbent uses all standard tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the trade and observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions in performing their duties.

The position reports directly to the Landscape and Grounds Supervisor along with eight other laborers, Gardener II and Gardener positions. The position reports indirectly to the Gardener II or Gardener positions. The position is part of a landscape maintenance team that receives training and experience vital to the maintenance of exterior space on the campus, generally referred to as landscape maintenance.

This worker supports a direct service of the department in ensuring an attractive, comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work.

• High School degree required
• Two years of experience performing general or landscape labor work
• Driver’s permit from Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia required

This position has been designated as On‑Campus. Work‑mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

To be considered an applicant for this position, submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affine ® Action at 202‑687‑4798. For additional assistance, call 202‑687‑2500.