Grounds & Nursery Specialist II - $2068-2663/month

October 1, 2009
Job Title: Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2
Closing Date: Open until filled, application review begins Monday, October 12, 2009 and will continue until sufficient pool of applicants is received or position is filled.
Starting Date: As soon as possible following the selection process

South Puget Sound Community College is recruiting for a Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2 to fill a vacant position in the Buildings and Grounds division. This position reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and athletic fields. This position is also involved in litter control, irrigation system maintenance, and storm water system maintenance. Recruitment is open to all applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for this position as stated below.

This is a full-time position starting at $2,068.00 per month (Range 29 of the Department of Personnel Salary Schedule) with periodic increases to $2.663.00.

Desirable Qualifications
 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing; AND one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.
 A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
 Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time outdoors in all types of weather; bend, climb and reach; and lift, pull or push objects weighing up to 65 pounds.
 Duties must be performed in a safe manner.
 Experience with and ability to climb ladders and operate heavy machinery.

Responsibilities and duties of the Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2 include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Prepare soil for planting; plant, transplant, trim and water plants, trees, flowers and shrubs.
 Seed, place grass sod, mow, irrigate, fertilize and maintain lawns.
 Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer to lawns, flowers and shrubs.
 Rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe and control weeds in flowerbeds and lawns;
 Remove debris, leaves and brush from areas such as sidewalks, streets, and stairs, ramps, parking lots and lawn areas;
 Install, repair and operate sprinkler irrigation systems;
 Inspect and clean storm drains, catch basins, inlets and outlets and maintain retaining structures for the campus holding pond systems.
 Maintain athletic fields by seeding, repairs, mowing, and watering.
 Install and maintain campus signs, fences, rockeries, etc.
 Remove snow and de-ice walkways and roads; operate snow removal equipment.
 Operate power tools and motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers (both hand and riding), weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, aerators, sod cutters, Rototillers, front-end loaders, sweeper blowers, aerators, mobile compressors and small trucks, etc.
 Use hand tools such as shovels, hoses, rakes, pruning shears, loppers, wheelbarrows, hand edgers and pesticide sprayers, etc.
 Clean, service and make repairs to tools and equipment. Clean shop and grounds areas in the Buildings & Grounds compound.
 Clean building courtyard areas not already assigned to building custodians.
Gerald Pumphrey, President*2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512 * 360-754-7711
 Perform other duties as assigned.

The top candidates will be invited to an interview to determine the finalists for this position. Since the selection will be based on information provided by the candidates, it is in the candidate's best interest to address the mandatory and desirable qualifications of the job as they apply to their knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supplemental examination is attached and required to be completed as part of the application process. Application packets received that do not contain all of the required materials will not be considered by the screening committee.

All electronic submissions must be MS Word or PDF file formats only. Application materials become the property of South Puget Sound Community College.

Application Process:
Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit:
1. A letter of application that addresses your qualifications as they relate to the skills, abilities and responsibilities set forth in this announcement;
2. A South Puget Sound Community College employment application
3. A current resume
4. Names, addresses and current phone numbers of three professional references
5. Completed Supplemental examination to:
Cindy T. Arnold
Office Assistant 3
Human Resources Office
South Puget Sound Community College
2011 Mottman Road SW
Olympia, Washington 98512-6292
Voice/Message: (360) 596-5500 Fax: (360) 596-5706
E-mail: jobline@spscc.ctc.edu

Conditions of Employment:
All individuals hired must provide proof of identity and proof of citizenship, permanent resident status or employment authorization. This position is in a union shop bargaining unit. As a condition of employment, you must within 30 days after appointment (1) become a member of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or (2) pay a representation fee, or (3) pay a non-association fee. Nonpayment of such fee is grounds for dismissal. Any dispute between the employee and the employee organization as to the amount of the representation fee can be resolved only under the procedures provided by the employee organization, not the employer.

Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer:
South Puget Sound Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants, especially minorities, women, persons of disability, persons over forty and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans to apply. South Puget Sound Community College employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may call (360) 596-5500. For TTY access call (360) 596-5439. South Puget Sound Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer ____________________________________________________________________________________ College Mission: We engage our community in learning …for life