Summer Horticulture Assistant (9876 CTE)

TITLE: Summer Horticulture Assistant          

LOCATION: Cascade Middle School, Covington Middle School, Frontier Middle School, Heritage High School, Mountain View High School     

REPORTS TO:  Program Instructor/CTE Administrator 

Hours / Work Times 

This position requires the assistant to tend to various agriculture items 3 days a week/up to 8 hours per day (maximum 24 hours per week) Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

This is a Summer Position: June 23, 2026 through August 24, 2026. 

Position Duration: Temporary

Classification Group: Summer/Seasonal

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the program instructor and CTE Administrator the Summer Horticulture Assistant is responsible for collecting data, cleaning, maintaining, watering, and securing the Heritage greenhouse and surrounding compound.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain the correct temperature in the greenhouse for maximum energy conservation.
2. Water plants in the greenhouse.
3. Water trees and berries around the greenhouse in coordination with other compound operations as instructed.
4. Water and dead head plants as needed.
5. Collect seeds.
6. Stake and tie plants as needed.
7. Weed the vegetable garden and other areas as instructed.
8. Clean tank algae off of the fish tank glass.
9. Change sock on fish tank filter every 2 weeks.
10. Mix salt water and add to fish tank as needed.
11. Check and fill automatic fish feeder.
12. Report vandalism to program instructor and/or CTE administrator
13. Other projects as identified by program instructor or CTE administrator.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Power lawnmower, power weed-trimmer, miscellaneous hand tools for gardening, watering devices; hoses, nozzles, sprinklers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiarity with common tools used in gardening and yard maintenance.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess a positive attitude.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
4. Knowledge of plants and watering needs for greenhouse and outdoor plants.
5. Ability to learn and understand greenhouse controls and temperatures.
6. Ability to use time effectively and complete all tasks within time limits.
7. Must be at least 18 years of age to meet federal and Washington State Labor and Industry requirements to operate cutting devices and power equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

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