Job Description
Summary This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the same classification.If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.WTD cleans wastewater to become a valuable resource for all King County communities to help all who live, work, and play in King County have a healthy and sustainable future.The work WTD ( Wastewater Treatment Division ) accomplishes is very valuable and highly important.The impact WTD has on King County shows how great it is to work for WTD.About the Role The role of a Gardener at WTD is to beautify WTD facilities in the communities that they are in and serve.The Gardener role is to maintain the grounds and landscape of different Wastewater Treatment Division facilities by working with the Senior Gardener to maintain landscape, irrigation systems and the gardening equipment used by the gardening team.About the Team The Building & Grounds team at the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) plays a vital role in supporting King County's mission to protect public health and the environment while advancing equity and sustainability for the communities we serve.Our work helps ensure that critical wastewater treatment operations are surrounded by safe, well-maintained, and welcoming public spaces.As a Gardener at WTD, you will help maintain approximately 110 acres of public open space and three miles of walking trails surrounding a modern wastewater treatment plant.This unique setting offers hands-on opportunities to learn, grow, and apply horticultural and land management skills in service of environmental health and community well-being.You will work alongside a diverse and collaborative team of Utility Workers, Painters, Senior Gardeners, and Custodians who share a commitment to environmental care, inclusion, and continuous improvement.Together, our collective efforts support a healthy environment and contribute to the quality of life for residents throughout King County.Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:King County, named after Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.As a Gardener, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP).Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.Job Duties What You Will Be Doing:Perform landscape maintenance of turf, ornamental plants, soil, wetlands, and retention/detention ponds; install new turf and repair damaged areas Maintain, modify, and repair irrigations systems and program system controllers Operate and maintain all landscape gardening equipment; perform preventative maintenance and repair as necessary Mix and apply pesticides and herbicides for pest and plant control, maintaining up-to-date pesticide records as required by the State Department of Agriculture Work with the unit supervisor and Senior Gardeners on establishing an irrigation system schedule and/or updating system blueprints as needed Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring:Knowledge of landscape planting principles and techniques Knowledge of landscape gardening materials and operating equipment Knowledge of basic hand and gas-powered tools Knowledge of irrigation systems principles and techniques including design, installation, and maintenance of non-potable water systems Knowledge of working with pesticides and herbicides Required Licenses:Washington State Driver's License Washington State Public Pesticide Public Operator's license (within 6 months of employment) Competencies you bring:Plans and Aligns:Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Action Oriented:Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Manages Conflict:Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.Collaborates:Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Communicates Effectively:Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Supplemental Information Working Conditions:Work Location:South Treatment Plant 1200 Monster Road Renton, WA 98057.Work Schedule:Current work schedule is either a 4/10 (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday).Union Representation:This position is represented by