The primary purpose of the Gardener is to perform seasonal gardening and grounds maintenance tasks-including planting, transplanting, pruning, mowing, and fertilizing-to establish and maintain the health and appearance of lawns, plants, and landscaped areas, while inspecting for disease and pest conditions, applying chemical treatments as directed, and operating vehicles and equipment needed to complete the work. Likely Entry on Duty: March - May 2027.
Open to the first 100 applicants.
These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Defined Season(s): Death Valley National Park: May - November Yosemite National Park: March - December Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: April - September Some of the Gardener Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, deadheading, staking, dividing plants, and watering.
May apply chemicals to plants according to directions and under supervisory guidance and instruction. Mows, edges and waters lawns to maintain appearance. Lays sod, sows seed, places mulch to maintain or restore lawn appearances. Pulls and/or treats non-native plant species. Prepares soil-mixing materials such as sand, humus, topsoil, and fertilizer in accordance with instructions.
Additional Duties for the WG-06: Transplants trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants by digging proper sized holes and preparing the soil to receive the plants. Removes the plant taking care not to damage the roots and removes sufficient soil to insure its continued growth in the new location. Computes quantities of plants, seeds, and other materials needed for specific areas.
Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size and desired growth characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs or excess branches. May operate various types of motor vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks) to transport supplies and materials to work sites. May operate farm-type tractors with attached equipment such as; rotary or flail mowers, augers, tillers, etc., in the performance of the gardener duties.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions. Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified.
To meet the definition of well-qualified, you must (1) score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire; (2) meet the minimum qualification requirements (education, experience or a combination therein), including any selective placement factors; and (3) be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry with reasonable accommodation, when applicable.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $20.31 – $33.06/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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