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Job Description

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

**Harborview Medical Center - Maintenance** has an outstanding opportunity to hire a **GARDENER 2** .

WORK SCHEDULE

+ Wed- Sunday or Sat-Wed, Days

+ No telework

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ The Gardener 2 will perform landscape maintenance of the hospital grounds and contribute ongoing work to maintain and improve the grounds’ overall appearance

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Maintain plants and manage weeds, including invasive and noxious weeds, through Integrated Pest Management strategies and practices, including hand and mechanical removal

+ Operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems such as manual watering equipment and automatic irrigation clocks and systems, including operations and troubleshooting

+ Maintain campus waste to include trash, recycle, pallets and other waste appropriately

+ Cleaning of hard surface areas such as litter pick up, biohazard removal, and graffiti removal; pressure washing of hard surfaces; snow and ice removal as required during winter months

+ Prune trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for health, clearance, and form using best horticultural practices; plant and transplant shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals

+ Use hand and power implements and tools and commercial power equipment; operate power and motorized equipment

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45,288.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$60,336.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE HMC

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.