GARDENER 2 - HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER has an outstanding opportunity for a Gardener 2 to join its skilled trades and facilities team.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Thursday - Monday, 7 AM – 3:30 PM
• No Telework

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our Skilled Trades and Facilities Teams support Harborview’s vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

POSTION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-time position with excellent benefits and strong work/life balance (no commuting from job site to job site).

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain plants and manage weeds, including invasive and noxious weeds, through Integrated Pest Management strategies and practices, including hand and mechanical removal
• Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems such as manual watering equipment and automatic irrigation clocks and systems, including operations and troubleshooting
• Maintain campus waste to include trash, recycling, pallets and other waste appropriately
• Cleaning of hard surface areas such as litter pick up, biohazard removal, and graffiti removal; pressure washing of hard surfaces; snow and ice removal as required during winter months
• Prune trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for health, clearance, and form using best horticultural practices; plant and transplant shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals
• Use hand and power implements and tools and commercial power equipment; operate power and motorized equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.
• ​May require valid State of Washington driver’s license.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$21.77 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$29.01 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.