Lawn Care & Maintenance

Position:                     Lawn Care & Maintenance

Department:              HHP

Reports To:                Housing Rehabilitation Project Manager

Category:                   Part-Time, Hourly, Temporary, Sept 1st - Nov 30th, 2026

Wage:                        $20 per hour

Description

The Lawn Mower position is responsible for the regular lawn mowing and weed whacking of the properties TPC Habitat owns within the Housing Renovation portfolio. It will involve weekly mowing and trimming of yard spaces of multiple (typically 10-30) properties located around the Spanaway/Puyallup area. The position will involve driving between multiple properties per day, loading and unloading lawn care equipment, filling equipment with gas and other general equipment regular maintenance as needed. This is a part time, hourly position that is temporary. Expected start date is September 1, 2026 and end date is expected to be November 30th, 2026 with the possibility of extension. Estimated work per week is 24 hours, but can and will vary depending on need.

Primary Duties and Core Responsibilities

• Weekly care of all lawn spaces on all properties TPC HFH owns in the Housing Renovation Portfolio.
  
  
  
  • Includes using a gas-powered push lawn mower and a gas-powered line trimmer for edging and weed whacking.
  
  
  
  


• Create a schedule for weekly care that is efficient in drive time. Homes will be added and removed periodically over time to the portfolio.


• Basic regular maintenance and care of equipment (mower and line trimmer)


• Logging time and submitting paperwork to TPC HFH staff as needed.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older


• Working knowledge of safe and proper operation of gas-powered lawn mowers and line trimmers


• Basic experience with the maintenance and care of gas-powered lawn equipment


• Willing to use personal vehicle (pick up truck or towed trailer) as transport of yourself and equipment (milage will be reimbursed by TPC HFH).


• Valid Driver’s License and insurance

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• All work will be outside in the natural environment


• Ability to stand, walk, and push a gas-powered lawn mower for multiple hours at a time.


• Ability to safely handle a gas-powered line trimmer for extended periods of time.


• Ability to drive a vehicle and/or pull a small equipment trailer.


• Ability to load and unload lawn equipment into a truck/trailer.


• Ability to fill, lift, and pour gasoline from a portable can.

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workforce that reflects the communities in which we build. We strive to attract candidates who broaden our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, cultural experiences, skills, and community representation.

We seek employees who value collaboration, respect, and pride in their work. We believe that the inclusion and celebration of our differences create a stronger workplace, stronger communities, and a more compassionate world.

We believe meaningful employment opportunities strengthen communities. Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity strongly encourages eligible Section 3 residents and workers to apply and explore career opportunities with us.

If you are selected for this position, Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity will conduct a background check before hire.  Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members.