TEMPORARY ASSISTANT GARDENER
Position will involve working 16 hours/week from April through June. The days of the week and number of hours worked each day may be flexible.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of the position of Assistant Gardener is to assist the Head Gardener/Horticulturist in maintaining and improving the landscaping and grounds at Willows Lodge. This includes the maintenance and minor repair of grounds equipment, and other associated tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment. Willows Lodge landscape maintenance rests on a foundation of sustainability, using IPM protocols and bio-rational management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain gardens by weeding and raking
Irrigate and perform basic maintenance and repairs of irrigation system
Maintain gravel pathways
Maintain hedges by shearing
Mow and edge lawns
Clean ponds seasonally
Maintain equipment, tools and garden vehicles
Remove and replace plant material
Prune trees and shrubs
Maintain hardscape by pressure washing and blowing
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
2+ years experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance or as a commercial gardener, General knowledge of NW plants.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume and distance.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud when working with garden power tools. (Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands).
TO APPLY:
Visit website https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=497056&t=1
Friday, March 19, 2010
Assistant Gardener - $12/hr
Organization Name: Seattle Art Museum
*Wage/Salary: $12/hr
*Job Description:
OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK ASSISTANT GARDENER – TEMPORARY (APRIL – OCTOBER)
OVERVIEW: Part time seasonal position to assist in the grounds maintenance of the Olympic Sculpture Park
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: OSP Gardener
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Perform daily duties associated with general park grounds keeping which include, but are not limited to:
•Weed various flower and shrub beds, using garden trowels, hand forks, round point shovels, and related hand gardening tools in accordance with landscaping guidelines.
•When needed, manually irrigate lawns, trees and other park landscaping.
•Remove debris from the fountains and beach area.
•Maintain appearance of all gravel pathways and concrete walk and patio areas.
•Clean exterior surfaces of building and landscaping as needed.
•Manually pick up litter and debris from park grounds and deposit refuse in designated collection containers.
•Walk and/or drive automated vehicle, as requested or required, in order to perform duties throughout the park grounds.
2. Complete other duties as assigned.
3. Act as park ambassador in dealing with park visitors.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are primarily outside of Museum facility and have light-to-moderate background noise in all weather conditions. Position involves working with potentially hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Wireless Handset, General Cleaning Supplies and Equipment, Shovels Rakes , General Gardening tools, Garden Hoses, Utility Vehicle, Pick up truck, Blowers and Weedwackers The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department for additional information.
*Qualifications Required:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. One year previous experience in the grounds keeping or custodial fields or equivalent work experience desired.
3. Good written and oral communication skills in which a strong command of the English language can be demonstrated.
4. Ability to maintain and operate necessary equipment.
5. Ability to gain knowledge of Museum policies and procedures as applicable to grounds keeping duties and knowledge of the protection of works of art.
6. Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
7. Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully. Adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
8. Ability to obtain or currently possess a valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must be insurable to drive a SAM vehicle when necessary.
9.Ability to successfully pass a background check.
*Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please go to www.seattleartmuseum.org to submit your resume and application.
*Wage/Salary: $12/hr
*Job Description:
OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK ASSISTANT GARDENER – TEMPORARY (APRIL – OCTOBER)
OVERVIEW: Part time seasonal position to assist in the grounds maintenance of the Olympic Sculpture Park
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: OSP Gardener
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Perform daily duties associated with general park grounds keeping which include, but are not limited to:
•Weed various flower and shrub beds, using garden trowels, hand forks, round point shovels, and related hand gardening tools in accordance with landscaping guidelines.
•When needed, manually irrigate lawns, trees and other park landscaping.
•Remove debris from the fountains and beach area.
•Maintain appearance of all gravel pathways and concrete walk and patio areas.
•Clean exterior surfaces of building and landscaping as needed.
•Manually pick up litter and debris from park grounds and deposit refuse in designated collection containers.
•Walk and/or drive automated vehicle, as requested or required, in order to perform duties throughout the park grounds.
2. Complete other duties as assigned.
3. Act as park ambassador in dealing with park visitors.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are primarily outside of Museum facility and have light-to-moderate background noise in all weather conditions. Position involves working with potentially hazardous chemicals and cleaning agents.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Wireless Handset, General Cleaning Supplies and Equipment, Shovels Rakes , General Gardening tools, Garden Hoses, Utility Vehicle, Pick up truck, Blowers and Weedwackers The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resources Department for additional information.
*Qualifications Required:
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. One year previous experience in the grounds keeping or custodial fields or equivalent work experience desired.
3. Good written and oral communication skills in which a strong command of the English language can be demonstrated.
4. Ability to maintain and operate necessary equipment.
5. Ability to gain knowledge of Museum policies and procedures as applicable to grounds keeping duties and knowledge of the protection of works of art.
6. Highly motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
7. Ability to interact with the public and with co-workers professionally and tactfully. Adhere to Museum policies and support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.
8. Ability to obtain or currently possess a valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must be insurable to drive a SAM vehicle when necessary.
9.Ability to successfully pass a background check.
*Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please go to www.seattleartmuseum.org to submit your resume and application.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Assistant Gardener - $18.59/hr
Assistant Gardener
Tracking Code
2424
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
REPORTS TO: Horticulturist
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PAY RATE: $18.59 per hour
POSTING:
Applications are now being accepted for Assistant Gardener in the Facilities Management Department -- Horticulture unit at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There is one full-time, seasonal, non-benefited position to be filled at this time.
SUMMARY
Performs semi-skilled to skilled horticultural tasks in assigned area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Assist in the propagating, planting, cultivating, watering, and fertilizing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and other plant materials.
Plant bulbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
Under supervision, operate spray equipment to apply herbicides and pesticides to shrubs, trees, lawns, and planting areas.
Transplant and prune trees and shrubs.
Prepare, plant, and maintain planting beds; seeds lawn areas and cuts and transplants sod.
Operate motor vehicles to, between, and from assigned work locations.
Maintain required records; prepares necessary reports.
Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, tools, and equipment associated with landscaping and gardening is required.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Basic computer skills to conduct email and complete electronic timesheets.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver License required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is varies from moderate to loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Online application through our Jobs page is required; no other forms of application will be accepted. Please start this process using the buttons below. Resume is REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2010
Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Location
Seattle, WA, US.
Position Type
Temporary
Salary
$18.59 US Dollar (USD)
Tracking Code
2424
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management
REPORTS TO: Horticulturist
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PAY RATE: $18.59 per hour
POSTING:
Applications are now being accepted for Assistant Gardener in the Facilities Management Department -- Horticulture unit at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There is one full-time, seasonal, non-benefited position to be filled at this time.
SUMMARY
Performs semi-skilled to skilled horticultural tasks in assigned area.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Assist in the propagating, planting, cultivating, watering, and fertilizing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and other plant materials.
Plant bulbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
Under supervision, operate spray equipment to apply herbicides and pesticides to shrubs, trees, lawns, and planting areas.
Transplant and prune trees and shrubs.
Prepare, plant, and maintain planting beds; seeds lawn areas and cuts and transplants sod.
Operate motor vehicles to, between, and from assigned work locations.
Maintain required records; prepares necessary reports.
Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, tools, and equipment associated with landscaping and gardening is required.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Basic computer skills to conduct email and complete electronic timesheets.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver License required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is varies from moderate to loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Online application through our Jobs page is required; no other forms of application will be accepted. Please start this process using the buttons below. Resume is REQUIRED when applying for this position. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2010
Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Location
Seattle, WA, US.
Position Type
Temporary
Salary
$18.59 US Dollar (USD)
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Retail Store Manager - $DOE
Retail Store Manager for Ravenna Gardens at University Village
We are a motivated team, passionate about gardening, outdoor living, and customer service.
You must be self-confident, a motivator, who enjoys a fast-paced working environment.
You are passionate about gardening, customer service and team-building.
You are aware of current gardening trends, locally, nationally and globally.
You have experience in retail management.
Contact only via email, no phone calls please.
Send Resume to: ravennagard@earthlink.
We are a motivated team, passionate about gardening, outdoor living, and customer service.
You must be self-confident, a motivator, who enjoys a fast-paced working environment.
You are passionate about gardening, customer service and team-building.
You are aware of current gardening trends, locally, nationally and globally.
You have experience in retail management.
Contact only via email, no phone calls please.
Send Resume to: ravennagard@earthlink.
Gardener - $DOE
To help with weeding and mowing and light garden maintenance at Medina Residence. Experience preferred, transportation required, 12 – 16 hours/week, pay negotiable based on experience. Hiring and supervision will be done via landscape architect’s office, but payment will be made directly by homeowner. A paid, working interview will be required. Must be willing to submit to a background check. Start asap.
Please send resumes to tobey@scoteckley.com.
Please send resumes to tobey@scoteckley.com.
Landscape Build/Maintenance Crew - $DOE
Status: Full Time and Year round (32-40 hours per week)
Pay: Depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Based in Mill Creek/Bothell
Position Duties:
Build/Install – general construction laborer. Assist with construction of new and renovated landscapes. Tasks will vary from day to day; we build patios, pathways, arbors, decks, planting, drainage, LID techniques, waterfeatures, etc.
Maintenance crew:
Perform duties that will include weeding, pruning, mulching, running small machinery and general clean up of landscapes that we build.
Required Qualifications:
Must be reliable, possess the ability to take initiative, work alone or as a team. No previous experience required, but a willingness to learn a must. Must be able to lift 70 lbs and be able to work in all weather conditions. Horticultural (and organics) knowledge preferred, but not required. Must have a valid WSDL and clean driving record. And most importantly must have an excellent attitude!
Compensation:
Salary DOE. Health insurance, paid holidays, bonuses, Simple IRA, training/educational opportunities and more.
Application Information:
Forward letter of interest and resume (or list of employment dates and references), to:
425-485-5362 (Fax), or email info@nwbloom.com. (Or email for an application)
No phone calls, please.
Pay: Depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Based in Mill Creek/Bothell
Position Duties:
Build/Install – general construction laborer. Assist with construction of new and renovated landscapes. Tasks will vary from day to day; we build patios, pathways, arbors, decks, planting, drainage, LID techniques, waterfeatures, etc.
Maintenance crew:
Perform duties that will include weeding, pruning, mulching, running small machinery and general clean up of landscapes that we build.
Required Qualifications:
Must be reliable, possess the ability to take initiative, work alone or as a team. No previous experience required, but a willingness to learn a must. Must be able to lift 70 lbs and be able to work in all weather conditions. Horticultural (and organics) knowledge preferred, but not required. Must have a valid WSDL and clean driving record. And most importantly must have an excellent attitude!
Compensation:
Salary DOE. Health insurance, paid holidays, bonuses, Simple IRA, training/educational opportunities and more.
Application Information:
Forward letter of interest and resume (or list of employment dates and references), to:
425-485-5362 (Fax), or email info@nwbloom.com. (Or email for an application)
No phone calls, please.
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