Gardener

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado.

• This position does not include benefits.

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Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/05/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

• Must be skilled in the operation of any powered equipment.
• Must be familiar with common gardener procedures such as mowing, fertilizing, replacing sod and/or aerating.
• Experience in pruning trees and bushes arc desirable.
• Applicant must be able to communicate effectively in English to follow verbal and written job assignments.
• Applicant must be able to communicate with the golfers, understand written equipment safety and training manuals, understand SDS and hazard communication programs and follow all established safety, security and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds.
• Position is subject to furlough from December through February.
• Must have the ability to operate a wide variety of powered equipment to include utility vehicles, riding mowers, and other powered riding equipment if required.
• Must have the ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.
• You will be evaluated successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1) is required.

on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position is not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.