Job Title:

Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

Location:

1810 N Greene St.

Job Type:

Classified Department:

DIST Facilities Closing:

Continuous Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience. Spokane Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus set along the Spokane River and near the urban city center of Spokane. Spokane is a mid-sized city in the inland Pacific Northwest with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. In addition to the 148-acre main campus in Spokane, SCC serves over 10,000 square miles in eastern Washington including educational centers in Colville, Newport, Inchelium, and Republic. More information about relocating to/living in Spokane is available here: http://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/Relocation-and-Living-in-Spokane. SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane. Serving about 22,000 students, SCC is an educational leader and responsive partner with the community and region to provide access to relevant programs of the highest quality. Offering state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), SCC's comprehensive opportunities transform lives and enrich our communities. As a college we are collectively committed to the work that embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion and global awareness at every level of our college. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, since the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on 10/24/2022, submissions are encouraged prior to that time. The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Grounds & Nursery Specialist 2 in the Facilities Division.

GENERAL DEFINITION

Under general supervision, this position will perform skilled gardening work in the maintenance of grounds, landscapes, nurseries as well as install, maintain, operate and adjust irrigation components for campus grounds and off-site locations operated by the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS).

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Seed, mow, sweep, fertilize, top dress, edge, and maintain lawns.

• Plant, transplant, trim, and water plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain sprinkler heads, adjust spray patterns, and install sprinkler lines.
• Prepare soil for planting, seed, sod, plants, trees, and shrubs.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides to flowers and shrubs and pre-emergent to grass.
• Clean, service, adjust, maintain, and make repairs to tools and equipment.
• Use a variety of manual tools and equipment i.e., hand rakes, hand edger's, loppers, pruners, shovels, wheelbarrow, weeding fork, hoe, pesticide sprayers, & seed spreaders.
• Operate a variety of powered and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, trenchers, top dresser, chain saws, back pack blowers, hand held gas blowers, tillers, light tractors, front-end-loaders, small tractors, utility vehicles, skid steer, lawn mowers sweepers, aerators, rollers, sod cutters, and powered snow blowers.
• Remove debris, leaves, brush, and pruning clippings from sidewalks, grounds, roads, ramps, and stairs.
• Empty campus waste and recycling receptacles.
• Utilize a variety of employable techniques to enrich and build soil structure.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, ramps and roads and sand/deice as required.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Indicates this is an essential duty.

This position is designated a bargaining unit position.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

COMPETENCIES

(MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

) Ability to communicate in English. Ability to do required work. Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times. A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS. The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system. Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

(DESIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

) Knowledge of grounds chemicals/fertilizers and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Able to read English and interpret instructions on SDS. One (1) or more years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation. Able to work alternate shifts. Experience using large grounds related equipment, e.g. backhoe, snow removal equipment, dump trucks, etc. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Trained and knowledgeable in forklift operation.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

TOTAL

COMPENSATION

: $47,089. Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together: Base compensation of $32,364, plus Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus Click here for a full list of benefits. Median retirement fund contributions. The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will 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 position. Once an applicant is chosen for an interview, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is commonly performed outdoors in uncontrolled elements. Work is active in nature. Move up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting. Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products. Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/or biohazards. Respiratory equipment used that may require adherence to applicable safety rules and standards.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time schedule (12-month, 40-hours a week). 6-month probationary period; may be extended up to 12 months. This position is overtime eligible. Criminal background check required. Obtain a pesticide applicator license valid in the state of Washington within the first five (5) months of hire. Valid motor vehicle operator license required. Ability to travel locally.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: CCS online application. Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position.

• Comprehensive resume.
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE:

All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Chief Administration Officer, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., PO Box 6000, MS 1004, Spokane WA 99217-6000 or call 509-434-5037; WA Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Native Land Acknowledgement We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Kalispel Tribe. The CCS Pullman Center operates on the WSU campus and is located on the ancestral homelands of the Palus people and on the ceded lands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe. We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.