What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Grounds And Nursery Services Specialist position at State of Washington?
Grounds And Nursery Services Specialist 3
Do you have experience with gardening and grounds maintenance? We are excited to have an opportunity for a Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist to join our team at our Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) in Shoreline, WA.
This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled grounds and gardening work under the supervision of the Grounds and Nursery Supervisor at Fircrest RHC. Additionally, it may serve as a lead role, assisting with supervisory duties alongside other grounds supervisors.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
Work schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM (Monday to Friday)
Some of what you'll do:
- Perform skilled grounds and gardening work on the 76-acre campus.
- Maintain lawns, sidewalks, plants, shrubs, and flower beds.
- Removes any unruly vegetation or shrubbery growth that is out of control.
- Reports any presence of poison ivy or other poisonous vegetation or insect nests.
- Cleans and removes trash/debris from catch basins and storm-water drains.
- Spread, cultivate, seed, weed and irrigate soil for gardens and lawns.
- Installs, maintains, repairs and adjusts water sprinkler systems and control devices.
- Applies pesticides and herbicides to flowers and shrubs.
- Formulating annual operating plans for storm-water maintenance programs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Who should apply: People with high school graduation or equivalent AND at least two years’ experience gardening or in ground maintenance.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contact vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 02372.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. 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 job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Salary : $3,167 - $4,194
