Want to join a dynamic team committed to the continued the growth and vibrancy of our downtown community? Find your next home at DBP!
The Downtown Bellingham Partnership (DBP) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the primary champion for Downtown Bellingham as a prime business, cultural, educational, residential, and retail destination. The Partnership's diverse activities include improving the environment for existing businesses; assisting with the creation of public spaces and streetscapes that promote an active and cohesive community.
Open Positions
Landscaping & Cleaning Assistant
Responsibilities
Landscaping: Routine landscape maintenance such as upkeep of inground beds, leaf collection, planting, watering, weeding, removing and replacing dead plants, removing fallen branches from planters.
Cleaning: Support litter pick up, public street furniture cleaning, graffiti removal and other general cleaning needs of Downtown, as directed by supervisor
Daily
- Assessment of all areas for plant health, vandalism, trash
- Weeding, trash and leaf collection, watering as needed
- Cleaning of hardscape & public street furniture
- Litter pick up from public right of ways and landscaped areas
Weekly/Monthly
- Work with Landscaping Supervisor to implement planting plans
- Assist with the installation and removal of hanging baskets in the downtown landscape area
- Maintenance and daily care of landscaped areas
- Removing/covering graffiti on public property and some private with permission
- Remove leaves from sidewalks, keeping street drains free of debris
Other Duties: Other tasks may be assigned as requested by Landscaping and Maintenance Supervisor on an as needed basis
Required Qualifications
- Ability to understand and comply with instruction (written and verbal) as well as good communication skills.
- Current, valid Washington State driver’s license
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs easily.
- Previous experience with landscaping and/or nursery work
- Knowledge of perennial and annual plant care
- Flexibility to accommodate tasks related to changing weather and seasons
- Ability to be on feet all day, including lots of squatting and kneeling
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic maintenance and carpentry
- Experience with small power tools
- Previous experience of landscaping, maintenance and/or cleaning in public areas, facilities, etc.
- Knowledge of basic chemicals
To Apply
Email resume and cover letter to david@downtownbellingham.com and kenny@downtownbellingham.com. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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