Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3
Available Title(s):
591K-YNCSNPS - 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 | $3,075 - $4,072 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://https:/app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=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.
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