LANDSCAPER

The Management Trust; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

The Management Trust is seeking a Landscaper for the Seattle, WA area. You will maintain community grounds with focus on safety and ecological practices, including bioswales, rain gardens, irrigation, plant care, tree care, and general landscape maintenance. Salary is $31.00 - $32.00 per hour DOE, with a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are preferred. This is a non-exempt, full-time position focused on delivering high-quality service to homeowners

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 1–2 years of landscape management experience preferred; WSDA pesticide applicator license is a big plus.
• Must be a team player with strong customer service.
• Adaptable and dependable with solid attendance.
• Professional and respectful demeanor with all staff, guests and vendors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety; ensure proper training and tools before tasks.
• Provide grass maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, mulching, dethatching, seeding.
• Provide ornamental plant care: pruning, fertilizing, transplanting.
• Provide tree care: canopy raising, pruning, realignment.
• Use IPM to control weeds and pests with ecological considerations.
• Perform weekly playground and greenbelt inspections.
• Assist with irrigation systems maintenance and installations.
• Assist with drainage systems and related components maintenance.
• Maintain landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance area.
• Assist with general grounds maintenance and reporting repairs.

Skills

Landscape management

Team player

Customer service

Independent worker

Safety consciousness

Pesticide licensing (WSDA)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Locations

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Seattle, WA 98126, USA

Description

The Management Trust
Position Title: Landscaper
Location: Seattle, WA at High Point
Reporting To: Grounds Supervisor
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $31.00 - $32.00/Hourly DOE

EMPLOYEE OWNER POSITION PURPOSE

The Landscaper is responsible for ensuring the community grounds are maintained to the highest quality standards. Every position at The Management Trust is client-facing, and the Landscaper plays a key role in delivering a positive experience for all internal and external homeowners, visitors, and employees.

High Point community oversees the largest urban natural drainage system in Seattle. This system plays a critical role in helping to reduce the amount of polluted water runoff introduced into the local watershed, which in our case is the Puget Sound. With safety of the environment in mind, we strive to implement landscape maintenance practices that are ecologically sustainable – such as mulching grass clippings and the use of organic fertilizers and chemicals. Our maintenance practices and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: natural drainage system maintenance of bioswales, rain gardens and a retention pond, ornamental plant care, tree care, turf grass maintenance, irrigation maintenance and installation, landscape bed design/installation, and general construction and maintenance tasks.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritize safety with every task; ensure proper training and tools are available before completing any responsibility, as well as request support when needed
• Provide grass maintenance such as mowing, trimming, mechanical edging, fertilizing, mulching, dethatching, seeding
• Provide ornamental plant care such as pruning, fertilizing, and transplanting
• Provide tree care and maintenance such as canopy raising, pruning, and realignment
• Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to control weeds and pests while limiting any potential impact on the surrounding environment; this may include identification, sheet mulching, mechanical/manual weed removal, and organic herbicide applications
• Perform weekly, documented playground and greenbelt inspections
• Assist with the maintenance of irrigation systems (i.e. repairs, modifications, and new installations)
• Assist with maintenance of drainage systems and related components
• Assist with care and maintenance of landscaping equipment, including vehicles, power equipment, hand tools, etc.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized organized maintenance area
• Assist with general maintenance of property grounds, such as emptying receptacles and alerting appropriate staff to repair needs
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in landscape management highly preferred – with generally between 1-2 years of experience; WSDA pesticide applicators licensed a big plus
• Must be a team player who is committed to delivering high-level customer service
• Adaptable and dependable with a solid attendance record
• Professional and respectful demeanor with all staff, guests, and vendors at all times
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Highly preferred to have and maintain a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and driving record in compliance with Company policy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Use standard office equipment, including: computer, phone, copier/scanner, etc.
• Use standard maintenance equipment, including: vehicles, power equipment, hand tools, etc.
• Be stationary or in motion for periods of time
• Relocate up to (50) pounds
• Travel to and from offsite locations
• Able to perform outdoor work in all types of weather

SUPERVISES OTHERS? IF SO, LIST:

• None

SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

• Monday-Friday from approx. 6:30 am-3:00 pm
• This position may require occasional long hours to meet business needs

The Management Trust is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity.

TMT reserves the right to modify this job description at any time based on business need.

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