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    Seasonal Landscapers - Seattle, United States - King County Housing Authority

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    Salary:
    $ $23.00 HourlyLocation : Shoreline), WA

    Job Type:
    Short Term Temporary (less than 6 months)

    Job Number:
    Division: HOUSING MANAGEMENTDepartment: Public Housing
    Opening Date: 05/03/2024

    Closing Date:

    ContinuousJob Summary Are you looking for full-time seasonal work (May - November)? Looking to gain real life experience while working outdoors? Have knowledge and enjoy landscaping and hard work? If this sounds like you, then a Seasonal Landscaper opportunity with KCHA might be what you're looking for.

    We're looking for candidates who are ready to train, willing to work hard and learn new skills We rely on our seasonal landscaping team to assist in maintaining our beautiful properties.

    As a seasonal employee, you will be joining a team that is dedicated to improving the lives of people right here in our communities.

    Our regular Landscapers will act as coaches and mentors for the new Seasonal Landscapers to provide support as you gain skills and experience that will help you succeed well beyond the 2024 season.

    These are great opportunities for those seeking to build their skills and enjoy working in the outdoors. This team is hard at work throughout the summer and into fall.

    This is manual work involving a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks such as cutting grass, general landscaping, cleaning vacant units and common areas, and ensuring that the properties are well maintained.

    These positions are full-time, short-term temporary opportunities that will be located at one of our properties: Briarwood (Shoreline, WA), Green Leaf (Kenmore, WA) or Juanita Court (Kirkland, WA).

    Core work hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (some flexibility may be allowed) and will conclude on or around November 15th. These are non-union positions. Essential Functions Manually cares for the grounds including maintenance of lawns, shrubbery and flower beds.
    Cleans common areas such as hallways, washes windows, cleans and disinfects restrooms, sweeps, and picks up trash.
    Operates riding and push mowers; mows, blows, trims, prunes, and fertilizes.
    Logs hours and materials charges into computer systems.


    Qualifications and Competencies Qualifications:
    Must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of employment

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    Effective communication skills including the ability to read and write in English.
    Ability to work with and respectfully communicate with residents, co-workers and the general public.

    Ability to perform continual manual labor (bending, stooping, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking).Appropriate use and care of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including the ability to learn the proper and safe operation of landscaping tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.

    Ability and willingness to work the full time shifts (i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and maintain regular attendance.


    Special Requirements:
    Consent to and pass criminal records background check.
    Consent to and pass a Physical Abilities Test.

    Position Information and Application Process Application Requirements:
    To be considered for this opportunity and applicant will need to:Complete the online application profile in its entirety

    Salary & Benefits:
    The complete salary range for this position is $20.50-$23.00 hourly dependent on qualifications and experience

    Terms of Employment:
    This position works under general supervision of the property manager regarding assignments and assignment completion; however, work is generally performed without a high degree of oversight and the individual selected must be able to perform without continual and close supervision


    Physical Work Environment:


    Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to dirt, dust, noise, fumes and odors. Work may be required in areas that are dark or where lighting is poor.

    Work requires considerable physical exertion in completing tasks and requires bending, lifting, kneeling, and climbing, as well as working on ladders and tight spaces.

    Incumbent(s) frequently use specialized tools and light duty equipment used in grounds maintenance. Work may occasionally expose incumbent to electrical, chemical and mechanical hazards.


    Equal Opportunity:
    King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

    Seasonal Landscapers are eligible for holiday pay and will accrue sick leave for all hours worked throughout their employment.

    Seasonal Landscapers will be mentored, coached and equipped with new skills as they contribute to the positive culture and demonstrate their commitment to a professional, diverse and engaged workplace.01 This position is open to all applicants; however, preference will be given to current Housing Authority residents, Section 8 qualified applicants and Section 3 qualified applicants.


    Section 3 includes:
    Public housing residents or are Section 8 qualified; low and very-low income persons. I live in a home owned by the Housing Authority. I am on Section 8 and believe I qualify. I am low or very low income. I do not meet the preferred qualifications.

    02 Individuals hired for these positions must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of employment.

    Given that we are looking to have individuals start working as early as May 2024, will you be able to meet this age requirement? Yes No 03 This position requires manual work maintaining grounds around residential buildings including:
    lawns, shrubbery and flower beds.

    This will require the person in the job to operate a riding mower as well as a push mower, blower, and trimmers.

    Trimming, pruning and fertilizing plants and grass will also be part of this job. Please identify your years of experience performing this type of work. I have no experience in these areas. I have less than 1 year of experience. I have 1+ to 2 years of experience. I have more than 2 years of experience.


    04 PLEASE NOTE:
    This recruitment is for North King County locations. Please select all that apply to the following statement.

    I am willing to work at the following location (s):
    Briarwood in Shoreline, WA Green Leaf in Kenmore, WA Juanita Court in Kirkland, WA Required Question


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