Groundskeeper - $15/hr (seasonal/pt)

PNA Groundskeeper Job Announcement

The mission of the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to build community by providing programs, services, and activities aimed at connecting neighbors and fostering civic involvement in the greater Greenwood-Phinney-Ballard community.

Our Values
• Leadership, partnership and teamwork
• Honesty, respect and integrity
• Effective, responsible and sustainable
• Sharing, caring and service
• Joy, laughter and fun!

Our Work
NURTURING YOUTH AND FAMILIES: Preschools, youth enrichment programs, child care, cooperative
preschools, parent education and adult support groups sustain families and build community.

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER: We provide space at the Phinney Neighborhood Center and the Greenwood
Senior Center for events, classes and other activities.

ENRICHING LIVES: We stretch the mind and body through educational experiences for all ages.
SUPPORTING ARTS AND CULTURE: An art gallery, dances, concerts and other performances reflect our
commitment to the arts.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY: We maintain a strong volunteer program and deliver services through our soup kitchens, senior center and partnerships with other community organizations.

Position Overview
The PNA Groundskeeper position is a part time seasonal position responsible for caring for and cleaning the PNA Campus grounds.

Essential Responsibilities
• Grounds care - weed trimming, mowing, edging, watering, weeding and debris clean-up.
• Maintaining compost.
• Providing some limited support (set-up, emergent problem solving and light custodial) to the Phinney Farmer’s Market Fridays afternoons, June3 through October 7th.
• Special projects, such as supervising volunteers and on-call custodial would be an option, DOE interest and experience.
• Work 8 hours per week from the first week in June through the first week in October.
• This position reports to our head custodian.
• Hours may be divided into two shifts or, if desired, be a single 8 hour shift on Fridays.


Ideal Candidate
PNA is seeking an energetic individual whose experience and philosophy closely aligns with the PNA’s mission and values. Besides demonstrated competence in grounds care, other qualities that are sought are attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a community setting.

All potential PNA employees are required to pass a background screening.

Compensation
Seasonal/ Part-time $15/hour. PNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply
Send a cover letter and resume that describes your relevant experience along with three references to: hr@phinneycenter.org by 11 am on May 25, 2011.