Gardener, Temp. - $12.00-15.00/hr DOE

Willows Lodge Temporary Gardener
32 hr per week May 2 – May 26 $12.-$15.00 hour DOE

Summary:
This is a temporary gardener position for one month to stand in for a gardener on leave. The work includes grounds maintenance and other associated tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment at the hotel. Gardener will report to the assistant gardener. Willows Lodge landscape maintenance rests on a foundation of sustainability, using IPM protocols and bio-rational management. The job terminates at the end of the time period.

Qualified and interested candidates may fax resumes to (425) 424-2597, visit www.willowslodge.com or stop by the front desk of the Willows Lodge to complete an employment application.

The street address of the Willows Lodge is 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072. Questions and inquiries may be directed to Sara Fetters in HR by calling (425) 424-2597.

Qualifications:
• 1+ years experience in horticulture, landscape maintenance or as a commercial gardener.
• Strength--able to lift 30# repeatedly in the course of a day
• Physically capable--wheelbarrows, shoveling, hauling, bending, weeding, composting
• Ability to safely operate grounds-keeping equipment i.e. mower, blower, hedger, incidental to performance of duties
• Detail oriented
• Ability to interact with staff and public in courteous & professional manner
• Carry a current driver’s license

Job Description:
• Ability to physically work outside in all weather
• Hauling and heavy lifting
• Weeding and raking
• Irrigation, basic maintenance & repair
• Maintain gravel pathways
• Hedging and shearing
• Mowing & edging lawns
• Seasonal pond cleaning
• Maintain equipment, tools
• Plant material removal and replacement
• Pruning
• Hardscape maintenance (i.e. pressure wash & blow)

Benefits:
• Complimentary meal during shift in the Employee Lounge
• On-site parking