Grounds & Nursery Specialist 2 (C)

Date of First Consideration:  June 2, 2024

Salary Range:  $37,044 - $48,926 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience

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The Facilities & Capital Projects division operates and maintains building systems, interior spaces, and building exteriors across Shoreline Community College's 26 buildings, including an award-winning automotive training center, a visual arts building, computer centers, laboratories, a student center, a theater, a gymnasium, a childcare center, a multimedia center, and the Ray W. Howard Library/Technology Center.  Under the general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, this position performs duties associated with maintaining and securing the campus grounds, landscapes, and the athletic field.  As part of a large and diverse facilities team, this position supports the development of quality campus grounds, pathways, and plantings.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Repair, install, maintain, and operate all aspects of the campus grounds equipment, tools, and underground irrigation system.

• Operate power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawnmowers, aerators, sod cutters, and snow blowers.

• Clean, store, and maintain equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.

• Operator a variety of manual tools such as rakes, pruning shears, hand edger's, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows, and pesticide sprayers, etc.

• Prepare soil for planting, applying bark to beds, planting and watering plants, trees, and shrubs, applying pesticides and herbicides.

• Mow, seed, irrigate, fertilize, and maintain lawns.

• Provide weed control, pruning, and cleanup of leaves.

• Apply pesticides and herbicides to turf (lawn), trees, flowers, and shrubs.

• Keep walkways clear, sweep and collect debris in shelters, collect litter and debris.

• Keep walkways clear of debris and ensure all shelters swept and cleared of debris.

• Empty exterior trash receptacles and triple stations (recycle, trash, and compost).

• Remove snow and ice during inclement weather.

• Work with arborist to assess trees that need to be removed/replaced.

• Attend training sessions.

• Other duties as assigned of a similar level/nature.

Required Education & Experience:

One (1) year of experience, training, or combination of both involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation.

Required Licenses:

• Valid unrestricted Washington State driver's license

• Clean driving record (maximum of one (1) moving violation in the last 12 months, no suspension/revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI, or other vehicle-related misdemeanor in the last 5 years)

Knowledge Of:

• Operation and maintenance of power and motorized equipment, including manual tools and equipment.

• Occupational hazards, safety rules, and regulations

• Native and non-native plants, shrubs, and trees including pruning methods and techniques

• Irrigation principals and techniques for installation and repair of systems

• Lawn maintenance, Plant layouts and planting

• Best practices in leading/directing and training part-time or seasonal employees.

Skill In:

• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and competence

• Effective oral/written communication with a variety of diverse individuals/groups

• Building plant rockeries and path borders using rocks and timbers

• Applying pesticides and herbicides to plants and shrubs

• Training hourly employees in essential job duties, operation of hand tools and power and motorized equipment, as well as occupational hazards, safety rules, and regulations

• Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships within the campus community

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet known and emergent deadlines

Physical Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis

• Ability to read printed materials and on a computer screen

• Ability to communicate in English both in-person and through other appropriate means

Terms Of Employment/Salary:

This position is allocated to pay range 34 ($37,044 - $48,926 annually) under the Washington State Office of Financial Management higher education salary schedule. Salary placement for new employees is determined by the College. This position works 40 hours per week, with a schedule dependent upon department needs. Hiring of this position is contingent on available funding as determined by the College President.

Other Conditions:

Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:

https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime eligible.    

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees - Higher Education Community College Coalition.To be considered for this position, please submit the following: 

• NEOGOV online profile, application, and supplemental question(s)

• Letter of interest describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the position

• Current resume

• Driver's Abstract*

• Obtained within 30 days of submission, required only for those identified as finalists for the position.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.

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 -- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.