Gardener II/Landscape Maintenance

## Company Description **Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!** Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. ## Job Description We have an opening for a **Gardener II/Landscape Maintenance.** You will perform intermediate to advanced landscape maintenance and installation duties of a skilled gardener. This position is in the Facilities Services Division of the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department. This position may require work at Site 300 in Tracy, California. *This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.* **You will** - Perform site-wide landscaping and grounds maintenance; mowing, edging, trimming; pruning trees, shrubs, and plants; and installing and maintaining landscaping surfaces. - Troubleshoot and repair sprinkler irrigation systems; install new landscape. - Assist weed and pest control operator by applying herbicides/pesticides, perform high tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding and pathway sweeping. - Operate and maintain standard equipment and tools used in gardener tasks such as power hand tools, wood chippers, aerial platform trucks, tractors, trenching equipment, motor vehicles, and other equipment common of the landscape trade. - Prepare standard reports and additional reports for permits, vehicle inspections, and deficiency forms. - Perform tasks in accordance with safety regulations and procedures, fulfilling all integrated safety, security, and property management responsibilities. - Provide good customer service and effectively communicate with all levels of personnel. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Qualifications - Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. - High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience; valid California’s driver’s license. - Intermediate to advanced skills, knowledge, and abilities performing a variety of landscape maintenance duties for a landscape company; mowing, trimming, and pruning of shrubs and trees. - Experience troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems. - Experience performing specialized tasks, i.e., high-tree pruning, tree removal, and/or stump grinding. - Experience using chemicals and fertilizers common to the trade and to spot spray weeds in the landscape. - Experience operating and maintaining standard equipment and tools for gardener tasks such as wood-chippers, aerial platform equipment, tractors, and motor vehicles. - Basic knowledge and ability to apply Safety policies and procedures. - Experience following direction and completing assignments successfully, as well as strong customer service and communication skills. Able to work independently or collaboratively as a team member while interacting effectively with others. - Basic computer skills necessary to complete timekeeping, web-based training, and service requests. **Qualifications We Desire** - Experience with high tree removal greater than 15 ft. **Pay Range** $33.08 - $39.69 Hourly This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. ## Additional Information #LI-Onsite **Position Information** This is a C…