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This position is open until filled. * *Pierce College's mission is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.  The Grounds Services Specialist 3 position will work under general supervision to perform skilled gardening work in maintaining grounds, landscapes, and other exterior systems at Pierce College campuses. This includes cleaning, operating, monitoring, and repairing manual, power, and motorized tools. The Specialist will occasionally instruct the work of others, including inmates and students, as temporarily or regularly assigned to gardening. This position reports to the District Grounds Services Manager and will work at the Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup campuses. Regular and consistent attendance is required. The Grounds Services Specialist will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: **Landscapes, Grounds and Vegetation

• At a skilled work level: clean, monitor, maintain, repair, replace, install, modify, construct, and/or fabricate lawns, fields, beds, areas, trees, shrubs, plants, other grounds, landscapes, and vegetation.  

Tools and Equipment

• At a skilled work level:  clean, operate, monitor, maintain, and repair manual, power, and motorized tools and equipment.

*Exterior Structures, Fixtures, Equipment and Systems *

• At a skilled work level: clean, operate, monitor, maintain, repair, replace, install, modify, construct, and/or fabricate fences, gates, signs, features, irrigation systems, and various other exterior structures, fixtures, equipment, and systems.

Hardscapes, Exterior Surfaces 

• At a skilled work level: clean, monitor, maintain, repair, replace, install, modify, construct, and/or fabricate parking lots, roads, drives, walkways, curbing, and various other exterior surfaces.

*Other Duties *

• Will operate and maintain utility carts, forklifts, and various other vehicles. 
• Operate two-way radios, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices. 
• Remove snow and ice from building entrances, walkways, and parking lots. 
• Respond to and perform emergency functions as required. Observe and report suspicious activity. 
• Be accountable for assigned keys, tools, equipment, and supplies. 
• Maintain inventories and submit tools, supplies, and equipment requisitions to the supervisor. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Required

• GED or High School Diploma

   Experience Required

• 2 years experience in commercial grounds and landscape maintenance, including irrigation systems control maintenance/repairs, commercial landscape equipment operation, maintenance & basic service/repair (Utility vehicles, large mowers, edger, etc.).

• Experience using computers for sending/receiving emails, time reporting, leave requests, and training.

   Special Requirements

• The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment.

• To operate college vehicles, you must pass the Pierce College driving test (completed on computer) within 30 days of employment. 
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass driver records check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.

Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism. &nbs