Posting Number: 02503
Department: Facilities/Maint/Cust
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, and with direction from the Grounds Lead person, the position performs skilled work in the maintenance and care of campus grounds, landscapes, and nurseries/greenhouses. Knowledge of maintenance and cultivation practices for trees, lawns, and ornamental plants, such as soil testing, pruning, transplanting and applying chemicals is required.
Typical Duties:

• Prepare soil for planting seed, sod, turf, bulbs, plants, trees, and shrubs;
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment, including power equipment;
• Seed, mow, irrigate, sweep, fertilize, top dress, edge, aerate and maintain lawns;
• Install, repair and operate irrigation systems;
• Transplant seedlings, trees and shrubs and other nursery stock;
• Rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe, and control weeds;
• Prune, spray and fertilize trees, shrubs and ground covers;
• Remove debris, refuse, leaves, brush, snow, and ice from areas such as walks, stairs, roads, ramps and parking lots; apply ice melter, sand and gravel;
• Install and maintain campus signs, fences, rockeries, etc.;
• Read and interpret blueprints for projects;
• Competently and safely use a variety of manual tools and equipment including, but not limited to rakes, pruning shears, hand edgers, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows and pesticide sprayers;
• Operate power and motorized equipment including, but not limited to weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters and snow blowers in a safe, competent and accurate manner;
• Apply pesticides and herbicides to greenery and plant material;
• May direct the work of student employees;
• Respond to trouble calls pertaining to grounds and related matters;
• Perform assigned/requested tasks in a timely and workmanlike manner;
• Maintain positive working relationships and coordinate projects effectively with other facilities personnel and college staff/faculty;
• Enforce and follow safety regulations at all times and maintain safety precautions, including PPE, as appropriate;
• Dress appropriately for working outdoors under various weather conditions;
• Plan equipment downtime for maintenance procedures;
• Maintain appropriate inventory for emergency repairs and regular maintenance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher qualification
• One or more years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience.
• Knowledge of the common scientific names of typical landscape plants and their uses
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, equipment and safety precautions of the grounds maintenance trade
• Ability to estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs
• Possession of or the ability to obtain within 6 months, a Washington State permit to apply pesticides
• Valid drivers license, and ability to successfully pass a driving records check

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A
Physical Demands:
Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate hand and power tools and motorized equipment
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, and co-workers
• Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
• Work is performed mostly outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Work Hours: Typical hours: M-F 6:30 am-3 pm
Typical Summer hours: M-Th 6:30 am- 5:00 pm
Posting Date: 08/03/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported. We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution. We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution. Everett Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age. Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9229. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees Union.State of Washington Public Employee Benefits include Medical/Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance. Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days. State of Washington PERS retirement plans are administered by Dept. of Retirement Systems. Full details on benefits for Classified positions is available on our jobs page.Salary shown includes the top step of the range, which is a longevity step.Notice to ApplicantsPrior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. Drug-Free CampusIn compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.Safety and SecurityEvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page. This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.
Salary: $2,940 to $3,883 per month plus benefits