Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 2, under general supervision, you perform a variety of skilled duties to maintain safe, clean, and attractive grounds on the WSU Pullman Campus.

Requirements

• Ability to do required work, and one (1) year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation.
• One (1) 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 and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• More than one (1) year experience plus knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of skilled duties to maintain safe, clean, and attractive grounds on the WSU Pullman Campus.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed