What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker position at Northwest Center?
Northwest Center is seeking Grounds Workers!
Join us in this full-time role in Downtown Seattle, where you'll enjoy flexibility, competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities. As a vital member of our team, you'll be engaged in landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, weeding, pruning, and operating power equipment.
Be part of an excellent team and supportive work environment, apply today!
*Applicants who disclose disability will be given preference *
Location: Seattle, WA
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM
Wage Range: $23.07 Per Hour
Additional Compensation: $5.09 Per Hour H&W
Benefits:
- Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- 11 paid holidays
- Parental Leave and Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through NWC's Mentorship Match program
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: http://www.nwcbenefits.com/
Requirements :
- Work experience in landscape maintenance is preferred
- Valid Drivers License
- The ability to work independently and self-motivate
- Able to lift & carry up to 50lbs on a regular basis
- Punctual with Good Attendance
- The ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Acceptable 5-year driving record
Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate, support, live, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans' status.
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