Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Available Title(s):

591K-YN_CS_NPS – Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Business Title:

Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Employee Type:

Classified

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties: 

Perform multiple skilled duties in relation to the maintenance of 75 acres of institution grounds and landscapes and 35 miles of sidewalks. Coordinate and work with other trades and crafts in support of new or remodel construction. Lead apprentices or helpers as assigned.

Duties include sprinkler installation and maintenance, snow removal, improvement projects, and general cleanup. Operate motor vehicles and grounds equipment as needed.

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.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current Public Pesticide Applicators license.

• Minimum of 1 year experience with repair and maintenance of sprinkler system operations.

• Demonstrated experience operating equipment, e.g., skid steer, compact tractor. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.

• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, power pruners, edgers, small trucks, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, small front-end loaders and snow blowers.

• Ability to clean, service and make repairs to tools and equipment. 

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Student Affairs

Department Name:

Auxiliary Facilities Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164-7620

Department Link:

https://www.rta.wsu.edu/about-us/join-our-team/auxiliary-facility-services/

Monthly Salary:

Range 36 tendersglobal.net $3,075 – $4,072 (Steps A-M) tendersglobal.net Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit:  https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf .

Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime eligible

FTE: 100%

This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. 

• All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

• Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

• Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

• Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume/CV

• Names and contact information for three professional references

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .