GARDENER Position Available In [Unknown county], Rhode Island

GARDENER

Job Details  This listing closes on 7/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of Rhode Island Salary $42,972.80 – $44,470.40 Annually Location RI, RI Job Type Council 94 (2-36) Job Number 1235-10100-774 Department

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Division Veterans’ Affairs Opening Date 06/27/2025 Closing Date 7/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Restrictions/Limitations
Restricted/limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.
Pay Grade
0310G
Classification
Classified
Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work
Monday – Friday; 7:30 am. to 4:00 pm.
Work Week
Standard 40.0 Hours
Bargaining Union
Council 94 Local 904 (4)
Assignment(s)/Comments
The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.
Description
Benefits
Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To perform landscape gardening work at a state institution or other state owned property; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives assignments and instructions from a superior; work is usually reviewed upon completion.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

As required, may supervise and review the work of laborers. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed To perform landscape gardening work at a state institution or other state owned property involving: the seeding, mowing, rolling, grading, fertilizing and watering of lawns;
the planting, transplanting and cultivating of shrubs, trees, decorative plants, flowers or vegetables;
the controlling of insect pests and plant diseases through the use of special equipment and materials such as spraying apparatus and insecticides; and
the maintenance of gardening equipment and tools, including the cleaning, painting and making of minor repairs thereto. To propagate plants from seeds or cuttings in a cold frame or greenhouse and to perform other duties of a gardener in a greenhouse.
During the off season, when not required to perform gardening duties, to assist skilled or building maintenance workers; or, to perform watchman or miscellaneous custodial duties; or, to perform general labor work including removal of snow from walks, sanding walks, etc.
To do related work as required. Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES

A working knowledge of the practices and techniques of landscape gardening and of plant propagation; the ability to lay out and cultivate flower beds and care for lawns, scrubs and trees; the ability to control temperature, ventilation and humidity in a greenhouse; the ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions; the ability to use and make minor repairs to gardening tools and equipment; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and

Experience:

Such as may have been gained through: employment in landscape gardening work.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Supplemental Information https:

//www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf (Download PDF reader) https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf (Download PDF reader) Employer
State of Rhode Island http://www.apply.ri.gov
Address
One Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island, 02908