MWR Gardener

Knowledge of gardening procedures to decide when and which standard method to use. Knowledge of when and how plants should be watered, when to thin or transplant plants and how to prune plants or trees to remove diseased parts and seal wounds with coating mixture. Knowledge of harvesting seeds and removing bulbs from ground for storage.

Knowledge of and ability to build a good soil base and place seeds at proper depth, in consideration of moisture, temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements needed to encourage germination and growth of new plants. Ability to compute required quantities of plants, seeds and other garden materials needed for specific areas; and select and use fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.

Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to seasonal schedules or project plans for assigned area and in consonance with environmental instructions. Considers suitability of weather, degree of moisture in soil, and stage of plant growth in deciding when and how to do work. Figures quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer, and other materials needed for specific areas.

May start nursery and cold frame beds independently and select proper fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for the control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds. Performs other related duties as assigned.