Gardener - $DOE

Work Schedule: Flexible

*Wage/Salary: Based on experience

Benefits: The pleasure of working in a really cool garden

Job Description:

Monthly garden maintenance tasks, working with the owner or on your own: raking, digging, planting, transplanting, light pruning, thinning or dividing perennials, cleanup, and filling the yard waste container. Occasional tasks include refreshing the wood chip paths, spreading compost, or moving a bunch of dirt from over here to over there.

Qualifications Required:

Experience with, or an intuitive feel for, all aspects of making plants grow, especially planting, water and sun requirements, and soil ammendments. Able to work on your own with a minimum of supervision or instruction. Able to put up with the hard work and crummy weather for the pleasure of seeing the plants you are caring for flourish.

Qualifications Preferred:

Knowledge of shade gardeing and native plants. Experience with or interest in drip irrigation.

Application Instructions:

Call Patrick Kelley at 206-618-9674 (cell) before 5/13 or after 5/22
Email: jpk99@1bluewave.com

Hardscape Crew Position - $DOE

Hardscape Crew Position
Temporary | Seasonal
Do you have experience in landscape construction? Do you like to build beautiful spaces?

City Peoples Gardens design + landscape is looking for an experienced Hardscape Crew Member. Garden Construction experience a must. Can you lift 50+ lbs continuously, and have experience with Flagstone & Paver installation? Experience with power equipment? You must have a valid WDL and a clean driving record. If you are not afraid of hard, rewarding work, you are reliable, have a positive attitude and are self motivated, this could be the place for you.

Please send References & Resume to citypeoplesls@comcast.net, or stop by the office:
2939 E. Madison St, Seattle, 98112
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
EOE. Salary D.O.E.

Landscape Maint. Crew - $DOE

Landscape Maintenance Crew
Crew position available, seasonal, full time.

Do you like to garden? Want to work outside with a fun and dedicated group of people? City Peoples Gardens has a seasonal Landscape Maintenance Crew position available. Professional gardening + pruning + plant identification experience required. Attention to detail in weeding, raking, trimming, staking, and planting. Available to work 10 hours a day, 4 days a week. Must have a valid WDL, be in good physical condition and able to lift 50lbs.
Do you have a positive attitude and enjoy working as a team?

If so, we’d LOVE to hear from you!

Send your resume to:
citypeoplesls@comcast.net or
fax to 206.328.6114, or
apply in person: 2939 E. Madison St. Seattle, 98112.
Salary DOE.
EOE

Grounds Maint. Manager - $42-48K/year

SALARY:
Exempt; $42,000-$48,000 per year, DOE + excellent benefits

WORK SCHEDULE:
Mon - Fri, 8am-5pm. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for leading all general grounds maintenance activities on a university campus. Includes coordination of work activity with multiple departments. Lead and coach grounds staff to create a positive, productive and aesthetically pleasing campus landscape. Participate in university sustainability planning. Serves as part of the Facilities Management leadership team. Reports to the Director of Facilities Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Plan, develop, prioritize, and manage efficient grounds maintenance tasks and horticultural programs to assure plant health, cleanliness, and public safety are attained on a daily basis.
-Set priorities, supervise and evaluate 9 staff employees and up to 15 student employees.
-Assure all rules and regulations of the university are known and observed by all grounds staff.
-Monitor and maintain the inventory of grounds supplies and equipment.
-Plan maintenance programs and supervise maintenance of all athletic fields and recreation facilities. Coordinate with other departments to ensure that facilities are ready for events.
-Plan, coordinate and manage all grounds related projects (in-house and contracted) and develop annual capital project requests. Develop, manage and analyze the grounds budget.
-Interview and hire personnel to fill vacancies as they occur.
-Work with landscape architects to design and install landscaping around construction sites.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
-Knowledge of landscaping and ground maintenance procedures, equipment, chemicals.
-Ability to lead a team and conduct employee training sessions.
-Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
-Knowledge of native plant use in landscaping, water-wise practices, low impact development practices and integrated pest management plans.
-Interpersonal and customer relations skills including the ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse community and across all organizational levels/departments.
-Working knowledge of MS Office software programs and e-mail systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Regularly required to stand, walk, lift, bend, stoop, and kneel and occasionally climb and balance.
-Must be able to regularly lift/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
-Operate grounds equipment involving dexterous use of both hands and feet simultaneously.
-Good hearing and vision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-5 or more years experience in grounds maintenance. 3 years experience leading a team.
-Technical school or other training in landscape management. High school diploma or GED.
-Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2yrs).
-Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, physical exam including drug screen, pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training; and provide an original copy of their Driving Record (5yr Employment Abstract).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-AA or BA degree. Certified arborist and/or certified in Landscape Architecture.
-Knowledge of Excel and budget management software, such as Banner.
-Knowledge of and experience in the maintenance of sports turf surfaces.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit application, cover letter and resume online at: http://employment.plu.edu
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Human Resources
Pacific Lutheran University
Ph: 253-535-7185
Email: humr@plu.edu

Groundskeeper - $DOE

University of Puget Sound

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Appointment Status
Fulltime, Regular ,Monday - Friday 8-4:30, Non-Exempt

Department
Facilities Services

Responsibilities
Perform all duties associated with grounds maintenance. Responsible for keeping the campus in safe condition during snow or stormy weather. Operates small and large sized power equipment as needed.

Qualifications
3-5 years experience in grounds/landscaping industry. Knowledge of mowing, pruning, planting, weeding, debris clean-up, and fertilizer/pesticide application. Ability to operate various landscaping equipment and tools, lift 50 lbs, and work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. High school diploma or GED and WA state drivers license required. Certified Pesticide Applicator License desirable.

Application Deadline Information
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://www.pugetsound.jobs

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA

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.

Grounds Keeper - $15.07/hr

Description: Northwest Center Integrate Facilities Services is looking for a Grounds Worker Located in the Everett area. This position performs maintenance task as directed by the Lead Grounds Worker or the Operations Supervisor such as mowing, edging, weeding, pruning and operation of power equipment. This is a Seasonal Position to last 4-6 months working 40+ hours a week, Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm.

Northwest Center is an Ability One government contractor. Therefore, a large percentage of NW Center positions must be filled by people with certified disabilities. Applicants who disclose a disability will be given preference.

Reponsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
•Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required
•Meet professional standards of appearance and conduct

Complete assigned tasks according to contract quality requirements; may include but are not limited to:
◦Lawn mowing
◦Edging
◦Pruning
◦Weeding and cultivating
◦Blowing
◦Raking
◦Operate power equipment and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
◦Perform simple, routine maintenance on equipment (for example, check oil levels, clean equipment after use, etc.).
◦Abide by safety standards when operating equipment, and when using chemicals, gasoline and other petroleum products, hand tools, and other materials incident to the job; and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner
◦Perform other job related duties as assigned by Lead Grounds Worker, Operations Supervisor or NWC management

Requirements:
■Six (6) months work experience in landscape maintenance preferred
■Current WA state drivers license and an acceptable 5 year driving record
■Some working knowledge of the care and maintenance of lawns, planted beds, trees, shrubs, and plant materials
■Able to pass a Washington State Patrol and other background checks as determined by NWC (e.g., General Services Administration Security Clearance, Department of Defense clearance) and specific to assigned site and duties
■Able to understand and follow instructions
■Awareness and knowledge of safety procedures such as eye/ear protection and equipment operation around the public
■Demonstrated ability to work independently and self motivate
■Demonstrated ability to meet customer and NWC expectations regarding quantity and quality of work
■Candidates must pass a criminal history background check, Federal Clearance and other applicable background checks prior to employment.

Northwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
if interested apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWCENTER&cws=1&rid=576