Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.
Location: Pullman, Washington
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Summary of Duties:
In this position assigned to the Facilities Services Grounds Department, you will be responsible for an assigned area of 51 acres of landscape and hardscape in the East Campus area. With little supervision, you will perform skilled landscape maintenance applications to maintain safe, clean, and well-manicured grounds in the core of campus which includes high pedestrian/high visibility traffic areas on and surrounding the research facilities complex and the WSU Alumni Center on the WSU Pullman campus. Your duties will include, but are not limited to; planning landscape installations and renovations, planting, pruning and weeding manicured beds and landscape areas, operating motorized equipment for turf maintenance and snow removal, irrigation and equipment maintenance. You will be required to work a flexible schedule and have availability to work on an occasional weekend or evening when events are scheduled.
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.
Two or more years' experience and knowledge in grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices.
Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Possession of a Public Pesticide Applicators license.
Two years' experience operating grounds maintenance equipment or equivalent, and using a variety of hand and motorized tools such as; pruners, loppers, shovels, rakes, hoes, mowers, blowers, edgers, litter picker, chain saw, trimmers, string trimmers, and sprayers.
Ability to perform daily work that requires walking, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, shoveling, and repetitive hand motion for extended periods.
Physical ability to perform the duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial driver's license endorsement (Class B).
About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):
Facilities Services' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus.
We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.
Working at WSU:
As one of the nation's top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.
The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow this link https://hrs.wsu.edu/employee-types-benefits
Area/College:
Facilities Services
Department Name:
Facilities Services, Operations
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Monthly Salary:
$3,477 to $4,194 | Range 36 (Steps E - M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
Benefits:
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 additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
Resume
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