Job Information
Washington State University Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2 in Pullman, Washington
Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2
Available Title(s):
591J-YNCSNPS - Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2
Business Title:
Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2
Employee Type:
Classified
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled gardening duties on WSU grounds to maintain safe, clean and attractive grounds on the Pullman Campus.
Required Qualifications:
• Ability to do required work, and one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.
• One year experience plus knowledge of 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.
• Must have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire a current Public Pesticide Applicators license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• 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.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Facilities Services
Department Name:
Facilities Services, Operations
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Monthly Salary:
$3,220 to $3,883 | Range 34 (Steps E-M) | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=357-28 OR applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. 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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime Eligible
FTE:
100%
This is a Permanent position.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by June 2nd, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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.
