Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington

Job Description:

Job location: Washington State University

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-10-27
Req: R-1121

Title:

591J-YN - Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

Business Title:

Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

Location:

Washington State University

Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled duties to maintain safe, clean, and attractive grounds on the WSU Pullman Campus.

Required Qualifications:

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  Ability to do required work, and one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.

  
  


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  One year experience plus knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices.

  
  


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  Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.

  
  


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  Must have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire a current Public Pesticide Applicators license.

  
  


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  Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.

  
  


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  Ability to demonstrate and use 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.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  More than one year experience plus knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices.

  
  

Additional Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Department Name:

Facilities Services

Department Link:

facilities.wsu.edu

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164



Monthly Salary:

$2,612.00

FTE:

100%

Permanent/Temporary/Project:

Permanent

Posting Close Date: This position has been re- posted, screening is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to complete a skills test. More information regarding this will be provided at time of scheduling interviews.

Required Documents:

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  Resume

  
  


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  Cover Letter

  
  

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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