Full-Time Grounds & Irrigation Specialist

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Gardener 2 to join its skilled trades and facilities team in Seattle. This full-time, on-site role supports the campus with plant care, irrigation maintenance, waste management, and vegetation control.

Work is scheduled Monday through Friday with no telework and a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. The position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities to apply Integrated Pest Management, and a stable work-life balance within UW Medicine’s

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform required work and one year of experience or training in grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.
• May require valid State of Washington driver’s license.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plants and manage weeds, including invasive and noxious weeds, via Integrated Pest Management approaches.
• Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and clocks, including troubleshooting.
• Maintain campus waste handling (trash, recycling, pallets).
• Clean hard surfaces, do litter/pick-up, graffiti removal, pressure wash; snow/ice removal in winter.
• Prune trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for health and form; plant and transplant as needed.
• Use hand and power tools and operate power equipment.

Skills

Physical ability

Grounds maintenance experience

Driver's license

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Gardener 2 to join its skilled trades and facilities team in Seattle. This full-time, on-site role supports the campus with plant care, irrigation maintenance, waste management, and vegetation control.

Work is scheduled Monday through Friday with no telework and a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. The position offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities to apply Integrated Pest Management, and a stable work-life balance within UW Medicine’s