Seattle Center is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Gardener for a 6 month opportunity.  This position is a member of a small team of professional gardeners reporting to the Landscape Supervisor; this position works with a team of gardeners in close proximity to the public, performing gardening that is impacted by events that are held indoors and outdoors across a 74-acre campus.

• Perform skilled gardening and landscaping work in planting, cultivation, pruning and care of flowers, shrubs, trees, lawn and landscaped areas
• Fertilize, mow, aerate, top dress and over-seed lawn areas
• Utilize Integrated Pest Management, including pesticide applications for weed, insect and disease control
• Operate equipment such as riding mower, aerator/seeder, small tractor, backpack blower, edger and chainsaw
• Understand cultural needs of specific plants and implement the appropriate landscape maintenance needed for a given site
• Work independently and as a team member and expect to be held accountable for work performance
• Strong customer service, communication and teamwork skills while working with diverse workforce and a multicultural public clientele
• Understand irrigation system components and functions. Monitor and adjust watering schedules based on plant needs

Two years’ minimum experience as a journey level landscaper or gardener. Other combinations of education, training, and/or experience that provide an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class may be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

The most successful candidates will have:

• Experience and knowledge of all aspects of grounds maintenance
• strong interest in horticulture
• Experience working with and knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants and landscape.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• The ability to work within a diverse workforce
• The ability to organize work and problem solve

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• A Washington State Public Operator’s Pesticide License must be acquired within one year of hire
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver License at time of application

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Willing and able to work outside in all kinds of weather
• Ability to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to work effectively and safely in close proximity to the public

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history.

How to Apply:

The following items are required to be considered for this position:
1. Completed NEO-GOV online (or paper) application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses.
3. A cover letter AND résumé.

Your application may be rejected if these items are missing or incomplete. Note, simply providing a cover letter and résumé is not a substitute for completing the application itself. You may provide your cover letter and résumé by copying/pasting into the text section of the application, or by attaching in the attachment section of the application.

Note: Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process which may include a criminal history background review and reference checks.

About Seattle Center:
Seattle Center offers a unique opportunity for people seeking jobs that affect the community in exceptional and special ways. We are an urban park of 74 acres hosting hundreds of public events and commercial professional productions each year. With over 12 million visitors each year, Seattle Center is one of the top tourist attractions in Seattle. We are home to KeyArena and McCaw Hall, as well as more than 30 cultural, educational, sports and entertainment organizations including the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, EMP, the International Fountain, and a number of internationally acclaimed theater, ballet and opera companies.

For additional information about Seattle Center, please visit our website at: www.seattlecenter.com