What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 - Facilities position at South Puget Sound Community College?
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 position.
The Facilities Department reinforces the mission to support student success, founded on the principle that the physical environment supports the human environment. This position ensures that facilities are adequate, accessible, safe, and efficient to promote teaching and learning.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
And if that isn't enough? We also offer:
- A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
- Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
- The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
- A brand new Health & Wellness Center
- FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
- FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
- On-campus child care
- Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
- Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
- SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
- Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
- Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
- Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
- The LGBTQIA ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.
Duty: Grounds Work
Tasks include:
- Maintains landscaping, including mowing, line trimming, edging, raking, and weeding in planting beds.
- Plans, prepares, plants, feeds, waters, prunes, and maintains lawns, flower beds, sports fields, and landscaped areas.
- Operates and maintains all power equipment and hand tools pertaining to grounds work.
- Operates and maintains the assigned vehicle.
Duty: Greenhouse
Tasks include:
- Prepare bedding areas by sterilizing and mixing soils, cleaning bedding tables, and sterilizing pots and containers used in nursery culture.
- Diagnoses and treats plant diseases and pests.
- Propagates plants by cutting, seeding, grafting, layering, and budding.
Duty: Other
Tasks include:
- Formulates and presents recommendations for layout or improvements of grounds.
- Supervise DOC crews.
- Maintains adequate supplies and materials inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Duty: Maintains
Tasks include:
- Operates plows, sanders, tractors, skid steer, lot cleaning equipment, large blowers, boom lifts, and vacuum trailers.
- Repair, maintain, and operate various grounds mechanical equipment, systems, and apparatus.
- Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts sprinkler systems and control devices.
- Cleans and maintains storm lines, vaults, and drains.
This position will work primarily in an outdoor environment and requires manual dexterity, mobility, and moderate physical effort. Must be able to stand
and walk for long periods of time outdoors in all types of weather; bend, climb, and reach; and lift, pull, or push objects weighing up to 65 pounds. Duties must be performed in a safe manner and with the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Monday – Friday; 6 am – 2:30 pm. May be required to respond to after-hours emergencies. e.g. inclement weather events.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of applicable experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations, solving problems, and making decisions.
- Ability to work well with others and function as a team member.
- Experience working independently; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and accommodate interruptions is
essential: a strong aptitude for attention to detail. - Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time outdoors in all types of weather; bend, climb, and reach; lift, pull, or push objects weighing up to 65 pounds.
- Experience with and ability to climb ladders and operate heavy machinery. Must be able to work in an environment that values a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.
- Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License and meet WA State driving requirements.
- Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
- Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience, which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email it to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
Background Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.Salary : $38,004 - $50,328
