GARDENER 2 - HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Gardener 2 to join its skilled trades and facilities team. The role supports campus grounds and landscape upkeep, including plant care, weed management, irrigation, waste handling, surface cleaning, seasonal snow and ice removal, pruning, planting, and the operation and upkeep of tools and equipment. This is a regular, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, on the first shift, with no telework. The role is based at Harborview Medical Center and does not require commuting between job sites. The position requires the physical ability to perform the work and one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation. A valid Washington State driver’s license may be required. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply. Pay is $22.21–$29.59 per hour. The position is represented by WFSE HMC.
Requirements
- Physical ability to perform the required work.
- One year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation.
- May require a valid State of Washington driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Maintain plants and manage weeds, including invasive and noxious weeds, using Integrated Pest Management strategies and practices such as hand and mechanical removal.
- Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, including manual watering equipment and automatic irrigation clocks and systems; perform operations and troubleshooting.
- Maintain campus waste, including trash, recycling, pallets, and other waste, and dispose of it appropriately.
- Clean hard-surface areas through litter pickup, biohazard and graffiti removal, and pressure washing; remove snow and ice as required during winter months.
- Prune trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for health, clearance, and form using best horticultural practices.
- Plant and transplant shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals.
- Use hand and power implements and tools and commercial power equipment; operate power and motorized equipment.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits are mentioned; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
