Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

State of Washington•Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking two Grounds and Nursery Services Specialists to join our construction and facilities team, located at Camp Murray, WA. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and overall condition of our campus. The ideal candidate enjoys working outside, takes pride in quality work, and is committed to maintaining high standards of landscape care and maintenance. This position works under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Supervisor for the Camp Murray Region of the State Maintenance and Support Services (SMSS) Branch in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO). This position is responsible for performing general grounds care to include related maintenance and exterior custodial efforts. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation. About the Washington Military Department Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: www.mil.wa.gov In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Six months of experience involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and/or landscape installation/maintenance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Washington State Pesticide Applicator License within one year of the appointment date.
Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files.
Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act.
Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Must meet access requirements / background check which can find in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01).
Possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Landscaping and hardscape cleaning.
Equipment repairs.
Working Knowledge of: Landscaping functions (mowing and irrigation).
Skills, Abilities, and Competencies to: Read plans and blueprints for landscaping related efforts.
Use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.) to develop documents in support of program requirements.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.