Temporary Facilities Maintenance Gardener Assistant

Snohomish County, WA • Full-time • Everett, Washington, United States • 11h ago

Salary: $24.29 - $29.54 Hourly
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2025-02384
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Facilities Management Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Facilities Maintenance is seeking temporary gardener assistants to help maintain County properties. If you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in keeping landscapes beautiful, we want to hear from you!
Job Details:

Start Dates: April & May 2025
Duration: Temporary for six months from the date of hire
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

Mowing, edging, and weeding
General grounds care and maintenance
Assisting with landscape enhancement projects

Qualifications:

No prior experience required-just a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
Must have good attendance and enjoy working outdoors

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in grounds maintenance while making a visible impact on County properties.
Apply today and help keep our outdoor spaces looking their best!
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform a variety of routine groundskeeping tasks and assist in general maintenance work.

Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Mows, edges, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawns.
Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; waters and fertilizes a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees.
Sweeps, rakes, and picks up trash from grounds; cleans plugged outdoor drains as necessary.
Operates and maintains yard equipment such as mowers, edgers and vacuums; cleans, lubricates, adjusts and performs minor repairs.
Operates and repairs sprinkler systems; replaces sprinkler heads, pipes and valves as necessary.
Removes snow from sidewalks, patios and parking garage roof; assists skilled and semi-skilled workers with a variety of maintenance activities during the winter season.
Performs duties of the Gardener in his/her absence.
Serves as lead worker over temporary help or work release inmates as required.
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in commercial gardening or yard care; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid Card within ninety (90) days of employment is required.

Candidates for employment may be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination prior to being hired.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

the basic methods, materials and equipment used in commercial gardening and routine maintenance work;
the hazards associated with the work;
safety rules and regulations;
basic first aid methods and procedures.

Ability to:

identify and care for a variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and plants;
use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely;
perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on gardening and other equipment;
perform strenuous physical work;
read and understand the labels on fertilizers and other gardening supplies;
understand and follow oral and written instruction;
read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations;
establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co-workers;
deal courteously and tactfully with the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing more than seventy-five (75) pounds.
SUPERVISION
Employees report to Facility Maintenance Supervisor or Gardener as assigned. The work is routine and recurring in nature and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks. Employees serve as lead workers as necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as dust, fumes, sprays, chemicals and inclement weather. Employees are required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. The reporting work site may change to various locations in the county during the week.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement
Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Commuting Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
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Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?

Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License
No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
No, I do not have the ability to obtain one

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An essential function of this position is using a variety of hand and power tools such as walk behind mowers, line trimmers, pressure washers, back-pack blowers, and various landscaping hand tools. How many years of experience do you have using the listed equipment?