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Gardener

vulcan_7

Gardener

Seattle, WA
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality gardening practices and procedures for a large Estate.  This position will be responsible for completing daily tasks to maintain gardening/landscaping standards. This is a hands-on position that may also be required to assist in other related duties.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Maintain/plant trees, shrubs, perennials, hedges, climbing roses, vines and containers.
    • Handle seasonal lawn maintenance, leaf removal, edging and weeding.
    • Plant and maintain fruits and vegetables for growth and harvest.
    • Groom paths, remove snow and ice from surrounding all buildings and entry gate in winter.
    • Clean, maintain and operate landscaping equipment.
    • Assist with maintenance projects.
    • Assist with lawn mowing, watering, deadheading and clean up.
    • Support and participate in other duties as determined necessary by the Manager, Landscaping & Horticulture.
    • Prune and shear hedges.
    • Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability

     

     

    • Knowledge of basic plant identification. Knowledge of maintaining and planting ornamental trees, flowers, and shrubs.
    • Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
    • Ability to use basic gardening/horticultural tools.
    • Previous experience working as a landscaper/gardener with knowledge around how to plant and maintain ornamental trees, flowers, and shrubs. Basic plant identification a plus.
    • Must be able to use basic gardening/horticultural tools.
    • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   
    • Ability to understand and speak English.
    • Need to be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
    • Must have good interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively respond to requests and questions from managers, supervisors and co-workers.
    • Reliable and dependable with the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays on occasion.
    • Must have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
    • Experience working on an Estate or Large Property preferred.

     

    Required computer skills

    • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

     

    Education/experience/certifications

    • High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); and  previous  experience working as a gardener/landscaper.

      

     

    Special remarks regarding work environment:

    • This position is required to work outdoors in inclement weather.

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