View Vacancy - Gardener, HMA’s Residence Gardens

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Gardening

Main purpose of job

To support and assist the horticulturist in all areas of the residence grounds including lawn areas, diverse gardens, and greenhouses; maintaining them to a high standard of display horticulture.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Garden maintenance; including watering, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, dead-heading, and staking a wide range of woody and herbaceous plants.
  • Lawn care; including mowing, edging, weeding, fertilizing, and aerating.
  • Greenhouse care; including watering, pruning, potting, transplanting, fertilizing, and basic sanitation.
  • Leaf removal and grinding.
  • Occasional care of indoor plants.
  • Supervise volunteers.
  • Support the horticulturist in large garden renovation projects.

Essential on arrival:  

  • The successful candidate will be a self-starter who has the drive and initiative to work independently on tasks on their own, along with enthusiasm, a positive attitude and willingness to learn. 
  • Basic knowledge of the care of ornamental plantings including turf, trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and annuals.
  • He/she will have good communication skills and be able to take instruction and direction. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.        

Desirable:

  • Education or experience in horticulture or related field.
  • Basic knowledge of equipment use and maintenance.
16 July 2019
S3
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
15.92
19 August 2019

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards.  If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office.  Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy: www.gov.uk/government/world/usa.  All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law. 

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply for a different position.

Working patterns:

  • 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 07:00-15:30)
  • A weekend shift during May – October may be required
  • Occasional overtime may be required

Only successful candidates will be contacted.  Please no phone calls.  Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone.  We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.