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Seasonal Landscaper
Job Description
West Sound Workforce is assisting a Pierce County municipality in sourcing seasonal Landscapers to help maintain the city’s public spaces through the summer. Dedicated to improving the quality of life and steering the community towards a bright future, this city office is focused on serving all residents equitably.
Reporting to the Facilities Director, as a seasonal Landscaper you will perform general maintenance, debris clean up, and landscaping duties within the city’s open spaces, parks, and facilities. The ideal candidates will have good communication skills and be comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools.
Shift Information:
- Full time/part time
- Schedules vary
- Performs landscaping and park maintenance functions, including hand weeding, brushing, trimming, operating mowers and a variety of hand tools
- Performs storm drain and facility maintenance and repair functions including litter pick up
- Operates compressors, mowers, weed eaters, pneumatic tools, paint equipment, power and hand tools, and medium to heavy equipment used in park, street, and facility maintenance
- Operates light duty trucks
- General knowledge of landscaping maintenance
- Valid Washington State driver license and favorable driving record
- A customer friendly disposition and the ability to interact effectively with the public
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- An adherence to all safety standards and procedures
- Physical stamina to perform the duties of the role, being on your feet for the duration of a shift, lifting 50lbs, and operating machinery
Additional Information
Benefits include sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; paid Family & Medical leave (per Washington State); 401K after eligibility; holiday pay and vacation bonus after eligibility; and opt-in for health insurance, personal Aflac and life insurance plans available. Want to learn more about our benefits for temporary employees, including a 401K plan and vacation bonus? Visit our benefits page!
At West Sound Workforce, we recognize and value the unique contributions each individual brings to the workplace. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are equally dedicated to fostering a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. By closely monitoring guidance from health and safety authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we maintain robust protocols to address workplace safety and employee well-being. Our commitment extends to partnering with clients to ensure employees have the necessary tools, training, and protective measures to perform their roles safely and effectively.