Garden Assistant

Suncadia; Cle Elum (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Golf

Team Member discounts on Spa services

50% off at Suncadia food & beverage

Retail discounts at Spa and Pro Shops

401K plan with company match after 90+

Job summary

Suncadia is seeking helpers for Hay Creek Garden, tending and harvesting vegetables, herbs, fruits and cut flowers to supply resort restaurants and guest experiences. This seasonal role supports soil prep, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and delivering produce while engaging guests with garden tours.

Expect fluctuating hours with peak activity May through October. The position offers a $19.00/hour wage with perks for seasonal team members and opportunities to learn about resort

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Experience in planting and weeding.
• Ability to safely operate small power tools.
• Ability to take direction and contribute atmosphere.
• Able to safely lift 50 pounds and handle loads overhead.
• Constant walking, standing, and moving during shifts.
• Clear English communication for directions and standards.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and be ready to work when shift begins.
• Prepare soil and ground for spring planting.
• Plant, water, weed, harvest, and deliver produce for a beautiful, productive garden.
• Weed and cultivate planting beds to maintain a neat resort environment.
• Dead-head flowers to promote prolific blooming.
• Water the garden by hand when needed.
• Maintain clean tools and respect guest needs during tours.
• Be knowledgeable about Suncadia’s services and history to answer questions.

Skills

English language skills

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Plant knowledge

Tools

Small power tools

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work in a beautiful garden, tending to and harvesting vegetables, herbs, fruits and cut flowers? Come work at the Hay Creek Garden, Suncadia’s kitchen garden, where we grow produce for the resort restaurants and provide summer activities and tours for guests.

There's no place like Suncadia.

A premier all-season resort, Suncadia is tucked away on the sunny slopes of the Cascade mountains and offers guests three distinctive choices in hotel, Inn and private home accommodations.With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, Suncadia features 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, thirty-six holes ofgolf, a luxury spa, and the 2.2 million-acre Wenatchee Washington National Forest right next door. Plus, unparalleledactivities like outdoor concerts,fine dining, swimming, and more.

Salary Details: $19.00/hr

This is a Seasonal position with targeted start and end dates:

• Season Start: As soon as possible
• Season End: 10-31-2026

Hours will fluctuate as business levels rise and fall throughout the season. Peak season, with the most hours, is typically May – October.

Why join our team?

At Suncadia, we adore the warm, wandering light of a Washington summer. Our summer season requires a team of engaged and attentive ambassadors to craft meaningful experiences that spark connection and adventure for our residents, guests, and community. Are you ready for the ultimate summer job on the sunny side of the Cascades? Find your nature with us this summer and who knows, maybe you’ll discover you want to stay awhile!

Interested? Don’t forget about our incredible perks for seasonal team members:

• Free Golf
• Team Member discounts on services at the Glade Spring Spa
• 50% off at all Suncadia operated Food & Beverage outlets
• Retail discounts at the Spa, Pro Shops, Source Mercantile, and Health Clubs
• Got a couple of open days and want to get out of town? Enjoy Team Member Discounts on hotel stays across the CoralTree Hospitality portfolio
• All team members are eligible for and accrue Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• All team members 18-years of age or older are eligible for a 401K plan with company match after 90 days of employment.
• Discounts on rental cars, tickets, electronics, and more!

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and be ready to work when shift begins.
• Prepare soil/ground for spring flower planting.
• Select, plant, water, weeding, harvest and deliver produce to create a beautifuland productive environment.
• Weed and cultivate planting beds on a regular basis to ensure a clean, attractiveresort environment.
• Dead-head annual flowers regularly to create prolific blooming.
• Water the garden by hand when necessary.
• Clean out dead annual flowers. Prune shrubs at appropriate times and as needed.
• Offer whatever assistance guests need and provide garden tours for visitors
• Store tools in their proper places
• Be knowledgeable about Suncadia’s services and history to answer guests'questions
• Show enthusiasm to ensure guest satisfaction
• Ask for help when you need it
• Digging and repairing irrigation lines
• Follow all safety standards and use proper personal protective equipment
• Time management is a must. The ability to complete tasks on a timely & professional manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must hold a valid Washington State driver's license
• Experience in planting and weeding.
• Ability to safely operate small power tools
• Ability to take direction and contribute atmosphere
• Able to safely lift 50 pounds, carry loads and lift items overhead
• Constant walking, standing, pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending,stooping, and moving during working hours
• Must have enough English language skills to take direction, communicate andperform job standards
• Self-motivated: can find work to do without supervision
• Willing to learn and do new jobs
• Plant knowledge is a plus

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