Temporary Landscaping and Maintenance Worker

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

You will assist and work closely with skilled Gardeners to cultivate and care for ornamental plants and lawns on County properties. You will assist with mowing lawns, fertilizing, pruning, trimming, mulching, and transplanting plants, shrubs, and trees and other general maintenance tasks. Work involves the use and maintenance of hand and power tools and the ability to work outdoors.

Why It's a Great Department:

• The Facilities Management Department is proud of having a very positive work environment, with great supportive leadership at every level.
• Our supervisor-to-employee ratio is 1 - 6 on average and is ideal for supporting your success.
• The Maintenance and Operations Division is consistent across the different shops. An employee can move from shop to shop and expect consistency in work assignments and standards of performance.
• Leadership from the top meets regularly with employees to share information and respond to questions and concerns.
• Work is appreciated by our tenants and our leadership.
• Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Provide great customer service for our tenants and prioritize work orders while working with a team of professional gardeners. Have a positive and enthusiastic work presence while also working independently. Proactively address landscaping and irrigation issues and maintain the highest quality in workmanship and customer service.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Assist with maintenance of grasses, flowers, shrubs, and flower beds. General grounds maintenance of county owned facilities.
• May assist with laying sod, installing irrigation systems, and performing other duties related to gardening or landscaping projects.

To learn more about the Pierce County Facilities Management Department please visit our website. Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• This is an entry-level position. Prior work experience and or knowledge in the field will be considered.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license. (Will they need to drive?) Yes
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations
• Must be able to physically perform the essential job functions and meet the travel requirements of the position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at ... and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at ... at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place p eople are proud to call home?