Estate Landscape Gardener

Mercer Island WA

Description

Gardener An estate on Mercer Island is looking to hire a landscape Gardener to join the team. Who you are: Somebody who enjoys working outdoors and is capable of performing general landscape maintenance. An energetic and enthusiastic individual who is looking to take their skills and passions to the next level with a company that’s committed to help you grow and make a positive difference in the world. As a member on our team, you will…help execute small scale landscaping operations, maintain grounds and landscape gardens on a private residence by: • Cutting lawns using various sized power mowers. • Trimming and edging using a gas powered edger/trimmer. • Operating a gas-powered blower. • Maintaining/planting trees, shrubs, and perennials, hedges, climbing roses, vines and containers. • Grooming paths, removing snow and ice from surrounding buildings and entry gate in winter. • Maintaining the property’s appearance and systems to ensure optimal performance and operational efficiency and safety: Includes trash and leaf removal. • Physical labor and heavy lifting involved. • Weekends required during special events and during water rotation schedule. You will bring this experience and skillsets… • Positive attitude with previous experience working as a landscaper/gardener or as a handyman. • Knowledge around how to plant and maintain ornamental trees, flowers, and shrubs. Basic plant identification a plus. • Knowledge on how to run landscaping equipment (lawnmower, weed eater, Irrigation etc.). • Must possess strong time management skills, ability to work effectively independently as well as a team player. • Being able to lift up to 50lbs with assistance. • Having good interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively respond to requests and questions from managers, supervisors and co-workers. Your characteristics include: • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in an evolving, dynamic environment. • Good sense of humor and desire to pause and enjoy the big wins with teammates. • Demonstrated honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments. • And last but not least, grit. Your demonstrated, sustained and exuberant passion over the long-haul equals grit. We value and celebrate it. We offer competitive wages, a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation and sick days as well as paid training. This position will work three weekdays + Saturday and Sunday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm after a month or two of training. To apply for this position, please send a resume to [email protected] with the title Gardener in the subject line.