Federal job category 5000 includes trades and labor roles focused on the care, cultivation, and handling of plants and animals across federal operations. These positions involve tasks such as gardening, groundskeeping, tree trimming, greenhouse work, and animal care. Employees in this category may prepare soil, plant and prune vegetation, control pests, or maintain nurseries and landscaped areas. On the animal side, duties can include feeding, grooming, breeding, and monitoring the health of livestock, laboratory animals, or wildlife. The work requires practical knowledge of horticulture, agriculture, and animal husbandry, along with physical stamina and attention to detail.

Most roles fall under the Federal Wage System and are hands-on, often located at research stations, military installations, national parks, or agricultural facilities. Workers may operate basic equipment, follow seasonal schedules, and apply treatments or techniques to promote healthy growth and safe environments. Whether maintaining botanical grounds or supporting scientific studies involving animals, GS-5000 positions are essential to the upkeep, sustainability, and functionality of federal land and biological resources.