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Shift: Monday through Friday, 7am-3:30pm.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, natural beauty, and sustainability.

Our UW BOTHELL, Facilities Services Department, recognized regionally for its sustainable practices, has an outstanding opportunity for a Gardener 2 (NE S WFSE Campuswide). This individual will, under general supervision, perform skilled work in the maintenance of campus upland landscapes, hardscapes, natural areas, synthetic turf athletic fields, nurseries, and greenhouses.

The primary function of this position will be to perform skilled tasks requiring knowledge of sustainable and organic gardening practices and ecological restoration, including the cultivation and maintenance of trees, lawns, exotic and native plants, natural areas, rain gardens, and hardscapes. Skilled tasks include invasive plant control, pruning, planting, soil improvement, plant identification and general care, selective weeding, integrated pest management, propagation, and the use of a variety of hand tools and power equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain high profile display beds and planting areas
Perform invasive plant and pest control in gardens and natural areas
Prepare sites and soils for planting
Mow, edge, fertilize, top dress, overseed, aerate, and irrigate lawns
Perform all tasks related to Campus Composting, including vermicomposting and thermal composting
Plant seeds, annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees
Prune plant material
Plant propagation in the field and greenhouse
Maintain greenhouse and nursery plant material
Apply organic fertilizers, compost tea, and soil inoculants
Maintain synthetic turf athletic fields
Install, repair, and operate irrigation system
Use a variety of hand tools such as pruning shears, rakes, shovels, hoes, pitchforks, and hand saws
Operate power and motorized equipment such as line trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, mowers, pressure washers, utility vehicles, tractors, trucks, lifts, and snow equipment
Clean, service, and maintain tools and equipment
Service outdoor landfill, recycle, and compost containers
Pick-up litter, scrape gum, empty smoking urns, clean-up spills
Maintain hardscapes including sidewalks, stairs, pavers, ramps, and roadways
Hazardous Waste Clean-Up: Sharps disposal, Chemical Spills, etc.
Remove snow and ice from areas such as sidewalks, stairs, roads, ramps and parking garages and lots
Apply deicer, salt, sand as required
During inclement weather operate power brushes, spreaders, plow trucks, truck-mounted sanding and deicing units
Install and maintain campus signs, fences, rockeries, etc.
Read and interpret blueprints and plans for projects
May direct the work of others
Perform Traffic Control Flagging
Assist with and/or perform tours of campus landscape and/or operations for Students, Faculty, Staff and the general public as required
Assist with Campus Events as required
Assist other Facilities Teams and/or other Campus Departments as required
Perform related duties as required.

In the performance of these duties, the Gardener 2 will be working outside in all types of weather conditions. Foul weather gear is routinely worn. Personal Protective Equipment is worn as required. Exposure to, and contact with a diversity of plant materials, soil, pollen, wild animals, and insects is routine.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Physical ability to do required work AND one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation OR equivalent education/experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to routinely lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively to provide excellent customer service.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Organic land care
Plant identification
Ecological restoration
Display bed design and maintenance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Ability to secure valid CPR, AED, and First Aid certificate within six months of hire
Ability to secure valid Washington State Traffic Control Flagger certification within six months of hire

This position is designated as one that performs an essential function. This means that the position's incumbent must continue to report to work as directed in the event that the University suspends operations because of severe weather, natural disaster, or another emergency condition.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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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.