Part-Time Ground Specialist

The Grounds Specialist is responsible for maintaining high quality, educational landscapes for Bellevue College. We offer a collaborative, environmentally forward, safe and inclusive working environment. All skill levels are welcome to apply for this position.

Pay rate: $16.34/hour – $21.08/hour

The successful candidate is expected to work 16-19 hours per week (flexible schedule). This position typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. 

The temporary hourly employment is limited to the earlier of 1,050 hours or 12 consecutive months beginning from the original date of hire. Per WAC 357-04-045 , following 1,050 hours or 12 consecutive months, an individual is not eligible for re-employment at Bellevue College in another temporary part-time hourly position. Temporary hourly employees who work more than three hundred fifty (350) hours in a twelve consecutive month period may be subject to provisions of one the collective bargaining agreements covering Classified employees at Bellevue College.  

This position is expected to NOT be eligible for benefits because eligibility is limited only to employees working at least an average of 80 hours in eligible employment for more than 6 consecutive months and at least 8 hours a month. Eligible positions are eligible for certain benefits .

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals , diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College .

Bellevue College Grounds Crew maintains landscapes and hardscapes. The Grounds Crew supports the College’s mission and goals by carrying an awareness throughout their work with regards to safety, accessibility, inclusivity and sustainability. The Grounds Crew is a large contributor to ensuring the College campus is free of litter and debris, is accessible to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and ensuring public gathering spaces are well kept and available to the College community. In addition to maintaining an exceptional campus aesthetic the Grounds Crew is also responsible for renovating landscapes to better compliment the native environment and make them more sustainable in maintenance and future development. By collaborating with various groups on campus the Grounds Crew strives to involve  multiple perspectives of those on campus and allow for group and interactive projects related to campus grounds; thus, incorporating all the knowledge and experience within the college community to ensure work being done is both transparent and in alignment with the College’s goals.

• Collecting loose trash around the exterior of campus, changing trash and recycling receptacles around campus exterior, cleaning designated smoking areas, monitoring main campus compactor, continual daily effort to minimize litter and monitor waste receptacles.
• Regular/routine mowing, trimming, blowing off parking lots/lawns/garden beds/ roadways/sidewalks/paths/curbs, weeding of planted areas, horticultural care, planting bed preparation, equipment maintenance and upkeep, tree/bush trimming, mulch application/spreading, plant transplanting and installations, plant cultivation and propagation, planting bed renovations, planting area development and reconfigurations, aid/assist/contribute to landscape design and development of College landscape.
• Repairing damages to sprinklers/pipes/valves/, winterizing irrigation systems on campus upgrading/installing/or modifying irrigation systems to be appropriate for the plant areas being watered.
• Pressure washing hard surfaces at ground level and/or on buildings faces/structures, pressure washing moss/mold off of walking surfaces, removing/cleaning vandalism to College property, keeping drains clear.
• Assisting with College sponsored events, participation in department events (Hayride, wreath making event and other events), assisting in traffic control for planned and unplanned events, and various tasks as needed to aid in normal campus operations.

• Valid Washington State Motor vehicle operator’s license for two years or more
• Ability to work outside in ALL weather conditions
• Physical ability to do the required work (i.e. lift/push/or pull at a minimum 50lbs).  Must be able to bend, kneel, and or crouch repeatedly.
• Some experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College 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. 

Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at [email protected]  if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law .

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

Applications received will be reviewed until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips  before applying.

Required application materials: 

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to [email protected] .

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/ . The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact [email protected] .