Department: Landscaping
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Landscaping Supervisor
Date: May 12, 2025
Description of Company:
Chinook Enterprises is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.
About the Position:
The Landscaping Specialist – Seasonal/Temporary is a full time, seasonal, non-exempt position which functions within the Landscaping Department of the agency. The position comes under the direct supervision of the Landscaping Supervisor. Most of the work is done off-site throughout the community, performing landscape maintenance duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Perform production work as assigned by the Landscaping Supervisor.
- Operate hand mowers, tractors, edgers, blowers and other similar landscape maintenance equipment.
- Perform raking, pruning, litter sweeps as directed by the supervisor.
- Prepare the truck daily with appropriate tools and equipment needed for successful completion of the job.
- Load and unload the truck of grass clippings, leaves, tree limbs, and debris from daily maintenance work.
- Clean the truck and equipment at the end of the shift as required.
- Alert supervisor of any problems with machinery or tools used for tasks.
- Work safely, report potential hazards and follow company safety standards.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and use adequate eye and ear protection as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of…
- Able to use various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools and equipment.
- Able to work in a high-paced environment in all types of weather conditions.
- Must possess independent decision-making skills regarding accuracy and quality of assigned tasks.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must be willing to work non-standard working hours when contract needs demand.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must display initiative, ability to learn, flexibility, and self-discipline.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Must present and maintain a professional image to consumers.
- Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.
Position Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- A minimum of one years’ experience in landscape maintenance preferred.
Certificates
- The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination prior to hire, unless appropriately accommodated.
- Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable, highly preferred.
- Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
- Must have, or obtain, a CPR certificate within six months of employment or current certification upon hire.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move 20-40 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, bend and reach with hands and arms; and use feet to operate foot pedal operation. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outdoors exposed to various outdoor weather conditions and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is generally loud and requires the use of hearing protection. Other PPE includes: safety shoes, glasses, gloves and hard hats or high visibility vests.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Days and Hours: Monday: 6:00am-2:30pm, Tuesday-Friday: 6:30am to 3:00pm
Starting Wage: $21.12 – $25.26 DOE
Benefits: As a Seasonal employee this position does not include Chinook Enterprises employee benefits. The company provides WA State Paid Sick Time, Unemployment Insurance and Labor & Industries Accident Insurance. We also offer a company provided mental fitness platform, Nivati. We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.
To find out more about our Landscaping Maintenance Division, check out our website:
https://chinookenterprises.org/grounds-maintenance/
View the Job Announcement: https://chinookenterprises.org/position-opening-landscaping-specialist-seasonal-temporary-2/
Click HERE to download the application and email it to us, along with your Cover Letter and Resume, at jobs@chinookenterprises.org
