Landscaper

Landscape and Services Crew

Classification Non - Exempt & Seasonal to start

Salary Grade/Level/Range - $20-$26 / Hour Depending on experience

Reports to Operations Manager – Nick Quist

We are hiring 2 or 3 seasonal employees to help during the growing summer. We would like to offer 1 or 2 of those full-time employment in the fall if they are a good fit for our crew.

Date 3/19/2025

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds in The Highlands. Waters plants, plants, flowers, mows, pulls weeds, repairs structures, and maintains outside of buildings.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Perform groundskeeping and building maintenance duties.

2. Mow lawn either by hand or using a riding lawnmower.

3. Cut lawn using hand, power or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

4. Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.

5. Apply pesticide to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, ticks, and others.

6. Apply fertilizer to ground to enhance growth.

7. Shoveling and digging as necessary.

8. Perform routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster, fixing fountains, and other duties.

9. Sweep walkways of debris.

10. Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.

11. Trim shrubs and pull weeds.

12. Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.

13. Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.

14. Install rock, cement, lighting, water, and furniture.

15. Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.

16. Install or move lawn and patio furniture as needed.

17. Consult with Maintenance and Sr. Landscape Supervisor daily to ensure maintenance and repairs are completed. If necessary, contract with vendors and contractors to achieve repairs of facilities and equipment as needed.

Competencies

1. Facilities & Operations.

2. Ethical Conduct.

3. Decision Making.

4. Communications Proficiency.

5. Teamwork Orientation.

6. Stress Management/Composure.

7. Customer/Client Focus.

8. Thoroughness.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; and be able to frequently lift 50 pounds of weight throughout the assigned workday.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that will start as a seasonal position with an opportunity to join our maintenance and landscape team full-time coming this fall. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. or as determined by the Highlands. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

[Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. See examples below.]

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. At least 21 years of age.

3. Good working knowledge of landscaping duties and operations, plus safety practices in an association environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

[Indicate education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. See examples below.]

1. Valid driver’s license.

2. Landscaping experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

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Applicants must be a US citizen or Green card holder. No special clearances are required.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Highlands, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Highlands, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Commute:

• Shoreline, WA 98177 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shoreline, WA 98177: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26