Landscape Gardener – Parks & Conservatories

Seattle Parks and Recreation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring Landscape Crew gardeners to work across the Garden programs, including Volunteer Park Conservatory and Kubota Garden. The role involves propagation, planting, and ongoing landscape care in public spaces.

The position requires at least two years of relevant landscape experience, a horticulture or environmental science background, and knowledge of sustainable practices. It offers outdoor work, physical tasks, and a commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ work experience in landscape construction/maintenance.
• Degree or certification in horticulture, environmental science or a related field.
• Familiarity with RSJI and sustainable landscape practices.

Responsibilities

• Transplants and prunes trees and shrubs.
• Implements Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
• Operates pesticide spray equipment and maintains records of pesticide application.
• Prepares, plants, and maintains planting beds.
• Works on landscape construction and landscape maintenance projects.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Landscape maintenance

RSJI familiarity

Sustainable landscape practices

Education

Horticulture or environmental science degree

Job description

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring Landscape Crew gardeners to work across the Garden programs, including Volunteer Park Conservatory and Kubota Garden. The role involves propagation, planting, and ongoing landscape care in public spaces.

The position requires at least two years of relevant landscape experience, a horticulture or environmental science background, and knowledge of sustainable practices. It offers outdoor work, physical tasks, and a commitment to equity.