Gardener

This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/.

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• A probationary period may be required.
• This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to:

- Climbing, legs only.
- Climbing, use of legs and arms.
- Both legs required.
- Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
- Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle.
- Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
- Both eyes required.
- Depth perception
- Ability to distinguish basic colors.-
- Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds.
- Moderate carrying 15-44 pounds.
- Pulling hand over hand.
- Pushing.
- Reaching above shoulder.
- Use of fingers.
- Both hands required.
- Walking.
-Standing.
- Kneeling.
- Repeated bending.
- Hearing (aid permitted)

• This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to:

- Outside and inside.
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold
- Excessive humidity
- Excessive dampness or chilling
- Excessive noise, intermittent
- Constant noise
- Dust
- Fumes, smoke, or gases
- Solvents (degreasing agents)
- Grease and oils
- Electrical energy
- Slippery or uneven walking surfaces.
- Working around machinery with moving parts.
- Working around moving objects or vehicles.
- Working on ladders or scaffolding.
- Working below ground.
- Working with hands in water
- Vibration
- Working closely with others.
- Working alone

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as:
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Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families

Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs