Job Information
Washington State University Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3, Facilities Services, Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, Washington
Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3, Facilities Services, Vancouver Campus
Available Title(s):
591K-YNCSNPS - Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3
Business Title:
Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3, Facilities Services, Vancouver Campus
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3, Facilities Services, Vancouver Campus
Be a part of keeping the WSU Vancouver campus grounds beautiful! If you enjoy leading others, as well as working with your team, apply online for our Grounds & Nursery Services 3 position.
Summary of Duties
The Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 3 will perform and lead all assigned personnel in a variety of skilled duties to maintain safe, clean, and attractive grounds on the WSU Vancouver campus. Those duties include but are not limited to turf maintenance, plant bedding installation and maintenance, tree planting, pruning and removal, trail, walkway and road surface maintenance, irrigation system operation, maintenance, repair and snow and ice control operations, operation of equipment and tools.
Required Qualifications
High school or equivalent and at least two (2) years' experience working with youth, gardening, or in grounds maintenance; OR equivalent education/experience.
Demonstrated experience working with equipment required for grounds maintenance activities; variety of hand and motorized tools such as: pruners, loppers, shovels, rakes, hoes, mowers, tractors, blowers, edgers, litter picker, chainsaw, trimmers, string trimmer and sprayers.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, and occasional weekends as needed and work in all weather conditions.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire, a valid, Washington State Pesticide Applicators License.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work collaboratively across work groups in order to deliver positive outcomes.
Demonstrated experience with computers working with Microsoft Office suite and computerized irrigation software programs.
Have or ability to obtain at the time of hire, a valid driver's license.
Completion of WSU Master Gardener Program.
Essential Duties:
35% Landscape Maintenance
25% Equipment Operation and Maintenance
20% Leadership
10% Walkway Maintenance
5% Safety
5% Other duties as assigned.
Application instructions:
Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and follow the instructions below to apply.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Washington State University Vancouver
Department Name:
Facilities Services
City, State, Zip:
Vancouver, WA 98686
Department Link:
https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations
Work Location and Schedule:
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