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.