Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

237 West Kellogg Road, Bellingham WA

Description

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 2 (Class Code 591J) in the College's Facilities department. This recruitment is open to ALL qualified applicants. This position will support the duties of the Grounds Supervisor and will report to the Grounds Supervisor. Responsibilities include performing skilled gardening work in the maintenance of grounds, landscapes, nurseries, and/or greenhouses. Position instructs the work of others, including students, staff, or part-time employees regularly assigned to gardening. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: -Prepares soil for planting; -Plants, transplants, trims, and waters plants, trees, flowers and shrubs; -Applies pesticides and herbicides to flowers and shrubs; Seeds, mows, irrigates, fertilizes and maintains lawns; -Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as rakes, pruning shears, hand edger's, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows and pesticide sprayers; -Operates power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters and snow blowers while working in inclement weather; -Cleans, services and makes repairs to tools and equipment; -May supervise lower level staff. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: -High school diploma or GED. -Must be insurable and hold a driver's license valid in Washington State. Preferred Qualifications: -One year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation. -Knowledge and experience in the maintenance, cleaning and repair of lawn service equipment and tools. -Experience in the maintenance and repair of artificial turf fields. -Experience in the maintenance and care of raingardens, wetlands, retention ponds and other related storm water systems. -Experience in the maintenance and repair of parking lots related to asphalt repair, crack filling, and striping/painting. -Experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of irrigation systems. -Current Washington State applicator license. -Current First Aid/CPR certification. -Current forklift certification. -Experience in a community college/higher education work environment. -Develops innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges and brings ideas to supervisor. -Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and public through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions. -Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treat everyone with respect and dignity, and appreciates the differences in people. -Understand and follow applicable standards to establish/maintain a safe work environment. -Adapt easily to changing operational needs, conditions and work responsibilities. -Coordinate with customers to ensure effective completion of work orders and maintain excellent customer service. -Remains focused on task, working efficiently and handling interruptions appropriately. - Salary: -Range 32, full-time salary starting at $2,738 per month with periodic increments to $3,370 per month. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). -Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14, state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Benefit Package: -The position comes with a full benefit package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability insurance and a retirement plan. *Additionally, as a Washington State, public higher education institution, WCC offers the following: -Whatcom Community College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply. -Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Whatcom Community College Employee Tuition Program, which provides a tuition waiver for available and eligible WCC courses. Start Date: -As soon as can be arranged with successful candidate. Shift and Working Conditions: -Work schedule may vary from season to season depending on specific needs of the college and may require Saturday as part of regular schedule. Shift likely Mon-Fri 6:30 am-3:00 pm. The ability to safely handle pesticides, fertilizers, and other maintenance related products is essential to this position. Physical ability to perform the function of the job including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and agility to bend/walk/stand for extended periods of time and climb ladders. Application Due Date: -Applications due on Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 5:00 How To Apply A completed application consists of an online application and: -Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position. -Current resume. -List of 5 recent professional references with contact information. To apply please visit us at: