The High Point Open Space Association Landscaper – Full Time

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The High Point Open Space Association is currently looking to hire a person to join our maintenance team as a Landscaper. As a Landscaper, you will be charged with assisting in ground maintenance activities for the High Point Open Space Association in West Seattle which oversees the largest urban natural drainage system in Seattle. High Point’s natural drainage system is critical in helping reduce the amount of polluted water runoff that is introduced into the local watershed, which in our case is the Puget Sound. With the 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. Some of those maintenance practices and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: natural drainage system maintenance of bio swales, 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.
Previous landscaping experience is preferred.

This is a labor intensive job. It is essential that applicants understand the physical nature of these positions, and that they are able to meet the following criteria:
• Valid driver’s license is preferable.
• Able to frequently and safely lift heavy objects up to fifty pounds.
• Able to walk, stand or bend for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment.
• Ability to safely use and maintain power equipment of all types.
• Able to perform physical outdoor work in all types of weather.
• Read, write and communicate in English in order to exchange information in person or radio.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.

Work shift will be 6:30am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, all year (40 hours/week, guaranteed).

Compensation will be paid at a rate of $19.00/hour with medical, dental, vision benefits after 60 days employment, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays and 401k offering.

Interested applicants must apply directly online at:
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=2027646&B_ID=83

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