Landscape/Grounds Maintenance Technician -$14.74+/hr

Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
www.cptc.edu/hr/


Opens: March 21, 2008
Closes: April 4, 2008 or Until Filled


VACANCY NO. 78OE4

POSITION SUMMARY
The primary functions and responsibilities of the Landscape/Grounds Maintenance Technician Helper are to perform routine maintenance work for upkeep of outdoor grounds, parking lots and roadways. Perform repair, renovation and new landscape work on campus grounds and provide a safe, attractive and accessible environment for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-- Address all that apply in cover letter and/or resume
· Perform work to maintain ornamental grass areas, undeveloped grass areas, shrub and flowerbeds, trees and all grounds areas using hand tools, power equipment and materials.
· Perform work to maintain parking lots, underdeveloped areas, play areas and roadways, including but not limited to; sweeping, edging, restriping and weed control.
· Perform work to remove and replace trees, shrubs, and flowers and grass as needed for landscape maintenance. Remove and dispose of debris and compost as it relates to environmental best practice.


SECONDARY FUNCTIONS-- Address all that apply in cover letter and/or resume
· Perform work to maintain safe, attractive, and accessible campus entrances.
· Ability to correctly and safely use common hand tools for repair work and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to, pruning shears, sprayers, spreaders, wrenches, pliers, hammers, etc.
· Ability to proficiently and safely operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, blowers, edgers, mowers, tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, and other related equipment.
· Ability to work alone when assigned work order tasks.
· Ability to perform work for prolonged time periods in adverse weather conditions and difficult ground conditions.
· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES-- Address all that apply in cover letter and/or resume
· Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and community contacts.
· Ability to correctly and safely use common hand tools for repair work and grounds maintenance, including but no limited to, pruning shears, sprayers, spreaders, wrenches, pliers, hammers, etc.
· Ability to proficiently and safely operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment including but not limited to, blowers, edgers, mowers, tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, and other related equipment.
· Ability to work alone, delegate work to others and supervise others.
· Ability to perform work for prolonged time periods in adverse weather conditions and difficult ground conditions.
· Ability to identify plant material, design and construct landscape settings and maintain same.
· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS--Required-- Address all that apply in cover letter and/or resume
· One year recent, successful working experience in private enterprise or public sector OR successful completion of two years of related technical/trade school.
· Must possess current Washington State driver’s license, vehicle insurance and safe driving record.
· Ability to move 60 pounds and capable of performing all tasks normal to grounds maintenance, landscape construction and related repair work.
· Ability to communicate in English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS-- Address all that apply in cover letter and/or resume
· Certification in Landscape Construction, Grounds Maintenance and Irrigation Technology.
· Hold a current Back Flow Prevention Certification License.
· Hold a current Public Operator’s Pesticide License for weed, insect, and disease control.

APPRENTICESHIP
In the event this position is designated as an apprenticeship position, the employee must become an apprentice in the International Union of Operating Engineers, Locals 286 and 609 and the Western Washington Operating Engineers Facilities Custodial Service Apprenticeship Program.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Location: Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, Washington.
Work Schedule: Full-time, operating engineer position. Twelve work months per year; 40 work hours per week; eight work hours per day.
Reports to: Director of Plant Services & Security
Union: As a condition of continued employment, employees are required to become a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 286, or pay a representation fee on or after the 30th day following the beginning of employment.
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

BENEFITS
Benefits includes medical, dental, basic life insurance & long-term disability coverage; DRS Retirement; 12 paid holidays, 12 paid sick leave days, 2 paid personal leave days; & 10 paid vacation days per year.

SALARY
Salary is per the IUOE Salary Schedule, Level B. Starting hourly rate: $14.74 contingent upon experience, education and the labor / management negotiated agreement.
Application material can be obtained on our website at www.cptc.edu; or emailing employment@cptc.edu
An application shall be considered complete if it includes the following:
~ Clover Park Technical College Employment Application (must be complete without use of resume or additional material as substitute);
~ Cultural Awareness questionnaire;
~ Cover Letter and Resume addressing the key elements identified above;
~ Copies of current licenses, registrations, certifications, degrees and/or diplomas (official, unofficial transcripts) as identified in the minimum qualifications of the job announcement are required before hire, but not by deadline date, unless specified.
~ Application material submitted no later than 4 p.m. on the posted closing date, or until filled.
~ Applications can be mailed to Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW Lakewood, WA 98499; emailed to anne.mauch@cptc.edu or faxed to (253)589-5755.

NOTE TO CURRENT CPTC EMPLOYEES WHO ARE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION: Please be aware that materials from your personnel file are not included as part of the application file; therefore, please provide the required application materials as any other applicant.

General Information for Applicants
Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations in the application and/or selection process, including materials in an alternate format, shall be made available for individuals who qualify under the provisions of ADA/504. Requests for accommodation, with medical documentation, must be submitted in advance to avoid possible delay of accommodation availability. CPTC Policies and Procedures for Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities under ADA/504 are available in the Human Resource Office. TDD (253) 589-5837.

Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all position without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.

Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 RCW Officer

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
4500 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W.

Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5533

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER