Work Study - Grounds & Nursery Assistant

Campus Services is looking for a work study eligible Grounds and Nursery assistant to join their team.

Note: This position is limited to 19 hours per week and accrues 1 hour of non-compensable sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

• Seeds, mows, irrigates, sweeps, fertilizes, top dresses, edges and maintains lawns;Â
• Plants, cultivates and maintains greenhouse plants;Â
• Assists with or prepares soil for planting seed, sod, turf, plants, trees and shrubs;Â
• Cleans, services, sterilizes and maintains tools and equipment;Â
• Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as rakes, hand edger's, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows, weeding forks, hoes, pruning shears and pesticide sprayers;Â
• Assists in installation and repair of lawn sprinkler system components;Â
• May operate power and motorized equipment such as small trucks, lawn mowers, edger's, chain saws, weed trimmers, backpack blowers and sweepers;Â
• Labels plants and maintains records;Â
• Harvests, cleans, treats and stores seed;Â
• Applies pesticides and herbicides to greenery and plant material;Â
• Assists in moving materials and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must have valid drivers license
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.

• Learn more on our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.Â
• The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit About Title IX.
• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply. Â
  
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu/CleryASFR.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our Strategic Plan.

Application Procedure and Requirements

An Online Application Must Be Completed For Consideration. Paper Submissions Or Emailed Materials Will Not Be Accepted. A Complete Application Must Also Include The Following Documents (attached Or In The Online Application Itself)

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)
• Work study award letter (if you are unable to attach during application process, this will still be required prior to employment in a work study position)
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  
  

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Â 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.
• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.
  
  

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at hr@lowercolumbia.edu.

Anticipated Start Date

LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.Â