Landscape Services & Grounds Manager

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Portland Community College Please Note:

PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu. Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full

• and part-time students.

With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For Job Location:

Sylvania Campus

• 12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland, OR 97219 Under direction of management, the Landscape Services and Grounds Manager directs and supervises the operational and personnel activities of the Facilities Management Services (FMS) district-wide Landscape Services and Grounds Department.

Participates in the development, recommendations and administration of policies, procedures and processes in support of departmental & district operations and the design, review and planning of new construction projects. This position is responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance and construction, irrigation, disease and pest identification and the treatment of turf/plants/trees, stormwater management, pest control through Integrated Pest Management (IPM), geographic information systems (GIS), equipment maintenance and procurement, snow and ice removal, inclement weather clean-up, budget preparation, as well as staff management.

Complete Classification Description:

https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/management-jobs/landscape-services-grounds-manager/

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Technology of Horticultural Science plus 5 years related experience in landscape maintenance, Integrated Pest Management, stormwater management and pest control. Education and/or experience may substitute year-for-year for specific degree requirements. Three years managing or supervising a crew of landscape technicians is also required. Must have an Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Applicators License (please indicate that you have this license in your resume or cover letter):

• Herbicides, including for the use of pesticides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf, including vertebrate pest control.
• Insecticides/fungicides, including for the use of insecticides and fungicides in the establishment and maintenance or ornamental plants and turf.

Must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record. Ability to obtain a Oregon Department of Agriculture Industrial, Institution, Health and Structural (I.I.H.S.) General use license for building pest control within three months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

• Demonstrated experience managing district-wide or multi-site landscape operations, including oversight of diverse campus environments, infrastructure, and maintenance standards.
• Experience with stormwater management systems, including inspection and maintenance of bioswales, catch basins, and drainage infrastructure, with working knowledge of applicable DEQ and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Experience supervising and developing staff in a unionized or public-sector environment, including performance management, training, scheduling, and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of and commitment to sustainable landscape practices, including water conservation, soil health management, and environmentally responsible pest control methods.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate emergency response operations, including snow and ice removal, inclement weather response, and campus safety decision-making.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with administrators, stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Why You'll Love Working Here The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you'll enjoy: A collaborative and inspiring campus community Opportunities for learning and professional development Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. Position Grade Management K Employment Type Full time Total Rewards Package / What We Offer Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs Oregon PERS contribution

• PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under

PERS/OPSRP

Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month 1 day of sick leave per month 12 paid holidays PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed) 24 hours of personal leave per year More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions. How We Determine Initial Salary Placement Minimum $85,646 to range midpoint of $104,917. Placement will generally not exceed the mid

• point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

Veterans:

DD214

Disabled Veterans:

DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices. PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees. Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions PCC is seeking talented, hard-working individuals to join our growing team. We value collaboration, community, creativity, leadership and inclusion. As a PCC team member, you will join a dynamic group of more than 2,000 employees who believe that education is the path to a brighter future. As Oregon's largest post-secondary institution, no single educational resource is more vital to our region than Portland Community College. We serve nearly 80,000 individual learners each year, creating educational possibilities for every student who wants to learn. Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a workforce which reflects all aspects of the rich diversity of our student body. We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees. Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Verification of eligibility is required during the application process. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.