Salary: $33.13 - $35.77 Hourly
Location : Various - Seattle area, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00227
Department: Seattle Parks & Recreation Department
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 02/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position DescriptionAbout Seattle Parks and Recreation:Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.
Equity & Inclusion:Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities. #OneSeattle
About the Parks and Environment Division:The Parks and Environment Division is committed to the City's Core Values of equity, inclusion, learning, accountability, and stewardship so that we can each thrive in the workplace. Our values shape how we create and maintain a work environment that is based on care, consideration, and respect so we can best serve our communities and support one another as colleagues.
About the Position: Seattle Parks and Recreation is looking to fill Gardener positions on multiple teams: Grounds-District Unit, the Landscape Crew, the Natural Area Crew, and the Arboretum Program.
This position is an integral part of the Parks and Environment Division which has a $70 million plus budget and is responsible for the maintenance and management of over 500 parks, greenways, specialty gardens, trails system, tree canopy, natural areas, park comfort stations, athletic fields/turfs, and environmental areas. The division also provides the ongoing technical and customer service support needed to facilitate day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for the city's parks.
Job Responsibilities Work requires knowledge of standard methods, materials, procedures, tools, and equipment associated with landscaping and gardening. Use judgment in interpreting various conditions, applying guidelines, and choosing the proper method to complete the work. Occasional contacts with the public are to provide information and are incidental to the performance of the work.
Examples of Duties:- Transplant and prune trees and shrubs.
- Lead small groups of assistant gardeners, laborers, and volunteers.
- Understand and apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
- Operate pesticide spray equipment and maintain records of pesticide application.
- Repair and maintain irrigation systems.
- General maintenance of lawn areas includes seeding, fertilizing, mowing, aerating, and sod installation.
- Operate motor vehicles to and from work locations.
- Prepare, plant, and maintain planting beds.
- Work on landscape construction and landscape maintenance projects.
- Aid in the annual native plant delivery and ordering for the Green Seattle Partnership.
- Cistern irrigation installations and maintenance.
- Order materials, schedule creation, and maintain pesticide work schedules.
- Maintain and prepare a variety of records.
- Plant native plants at forest sites.
- Winter storm response - supporting natural resources unit as needed.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Minimum of two years' work experience in landscape construction/maintenance, or in the propagation and maintenance of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees at a conservatory, greenhouse, or nursery. (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities: - 2-3 years of landscape or greenhouse work experience
- The ability to operate a range of landscape equipment (ex. Chainsaw, lawnmower, leaf blower and rototiller)
- Be able to work in a wide range of weather conditions outdoor, or high humidity and temperature environment under glass.
- Be able to climb landscape ladder up to 6 ft.
Additional Information - Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
- Required to lift objects that weigh 50 pounds or less.
- Handles or works with toxic/hazardous substances.
- Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Required to work in areas of high vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $33.13 to $35.77 per hour.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the , and the A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page:
SPR's Core Competencies are:Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making, and promoting high quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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Do you have a minimum of two years' work experience in landscape construction/maintenance, or in the propagation and maintenance of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees at a conservatory, greenhouse, or nursery? (Combinations of education, training, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability)
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Do you have a Washington State Driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?
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If you move forward to interview, will you need a translator?
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If yes to Question 3, what language?
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