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.

• Full-time: 40 hours
• Pay: $19.02
• Location:
  
  37th & O Street NW Washington, DC 20057

The Landscape Laborer performs landscape labor work 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, and 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 drain 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 and shares responsibilities with eight other laborers, Gardener II and Gardener positions. It is part of a landscape maintenance team that receives training and experience vital to maintaining exterior space on campus. This worker supports 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 to meet the evolving needs of the University; such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.

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, 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affinity (IDEAA) at 202‑687‑4798 or ideaa.

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. A cover letter is also required.