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Description
Grounds Nursery Specialist 3
Salary: $38,004 - $50,328* annually
Classification: Classified Staff
Department: Facilities ServicesReports to: Grounds Supervisor
Olympic College is seeking a Grounds Nursery Specialist 3. This position performs multiple duties related to the care and maintenance of the Olympic College grounds. The Grounds and Nursery Specialist 3 requires skilled gardening tasks requiring knowledge of cultivation and maintenance of trees, lawns, and ornamental plants. Responsibilities include testing soils, pruning, transplanting plant materials, and applying chemicals. Propagates and cares for trees, shrubs, and forage plants. This position maintains the grounds on the Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton campuses. This position reports to the Building and Grounds supervisor.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Benefits
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work XX hours a week, with a salary range of $38,004 - $50,328 annually. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A. When you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form asrequiredWB HB 2327.
The employeemustresidein Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time ofhiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:
Olympic College Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic Collegeprovidesequal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexualharassmentincludebut not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilitiesin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have beendesignatedto handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is asmoke-free/drug-freeenvironment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Olympic College
Human Resources
1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 – 5th Floor
Bremerton, WA 98337
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic
Grounds Nursery Specialist 3
Salary: $38,004 - $50,328* annually
Classification: Classified Staff
Department: Facilities ServicesReports to: Grounds Supervisor
Olympic College is seeking a Grounds Nursery Specialist 3. This position performs multiple duties related to the care and maintenance of the Olympic College grounds. The Grounds and Nursery Specialist 3 requires skilled gardening tasks requiring knowledge of cultivation and maintenance of trees, lawns, and ornamental plants. Responsibilities include testing soils, pruning, transplanting plant materials, and applying chemicals. Propagates and cares for trees, shrubs, and forage plants. This position maintains the grounds on the Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton campuses. This position reports to the Building and Grounds supervisor.
Essential Functions
- Prepare soil for planting; plant seed, sod, turf, bulbs, plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Seed, mow, irrigate, sweep, fertilize, top dress, edge, aerat,e and maintain lawns.
- Operate power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters, and snow blowers. Use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as rakes, pruning shears, hand edgers, shovels, wheelbarrows, and pesticide sprayers.
- Transplant seedlings, trees, shrubs, and assorted nursery stock.
- Prune, spray, and fertilize trees, shrubs, and ground covers.
- Maintains adequate supplies and materials inventory.
- Diagnoses and treats plant diseases and pests.
- Operates and maintains assigned vehicle.
- Propagates plants by cutting, seeding, grafting, layering, and budding.
- Repair, maintain, and operate a variety of grounds mechanical equipment, systems, and apparatus.
- Rake and remove leaves; control weeds by pulling, hoeing, and/or spraying.
- Apply pesticides and herbicides to greenery and plant material, observing applicable safety regulations.
- Remove debris, leaves, brush, snow, and ice from areas such as walks, stairs, roads, ramps, and parking facilities. Apply ice melter, sand, and gravel.
- Clean, service, and maintain tools and equipment, including power equipment; perform preventive maintenance according to established procedures and regulations
- Install and maintain campus fences, signs, etc.
- Install, maintain, and repair irrigation and storm drainage systems.
- Collect and remove accumulated litter on campus, in parking areas, and along the campus perimeter.
- Formulates and presents recommendations for layout or improvements of grounds.
- Participate in formulating annual operating plans and take responsibility for executing plans, schedules, planning dates, and other work to coincide with seasons and plant life cycles.
- Supervise, direct, and lead employees.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six (6) months of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in a related field of grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, or landscaping.
- Basic level computer competency.
- Valid WA State Driver's License
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Benefits
This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work XX hours a week, with a salary range of $38,004 - $50,328 annually. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A. When you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) Union. Classified positions qualify for the following benefits:
Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form asrequiredWB HB 2327.
The employeemustresidein Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time ofhiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:
Olympic College Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic Collegeprovidesequal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexualharassmentincludebut not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilitiesin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have beendesignatedto handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is asmoke-free/drug-freeenvironment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Olympic College
Human Resources
1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 – 5th Floor
Bremerton, WA 98337
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic
Salary : $38,004 - $50,328