Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, you will perform a wide range of skilled gardening and landscape‑maintenance duties to keep Washington State University’s Pullman campus grounds safe, clean, and visually appealing. You’ll use your horticultural knowledge and hands‑on abilities to care for plants, maintain outdoor spaces, and support the overall health and appearance of the university’s landscape. This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

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.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees