Grounds & Nursery Specialist

Job ID: 12657 Location: Bellevue College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Position Summary Grounds and Nursery Specialist 4 is responsible for renovating landscapes to better compliment the native environment and making them more sustainable.
This position is also a large contributor to ensuring the college campus is free of litter and debris and is accessible to pedestrian and vehicular traffic; as well as, ensuring public gathering spaces are well kept and available to the college community.
This position collaborates with various groups on campus and strives to involve multiple perspectives of those on campus and allows for group and interactive projects related to campus grounds.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule Position Salary Range: $39,624/year - $52,596/year The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience.
Individuals newly hired to Classified position are placed in a salary range based on the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components.
Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek.
This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) About The College Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community.
Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.
The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.
We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff.
As an essential part of our mission and goals , diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life.
By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.
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About the Department Bellevue College Grounds Crew maintains landscapes and hardscapes at both Main and North Campus.
The Grounds Crew supports the College's mission and goals by carrying an awareness throughout their work with regards to safety, accessibility, inclusivity and sustainability.
Essential Functions Landscape Maintenance and Development Performs and leads regular/routine landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, blowing of lawns and planted areas, blowing off parking lots/ roadways/sidewalks/paths/curbs, weeding of planted areas, tree pruning and care, bulb planting and flower care, planting bed and soil amendment, equipment maintenance and upkeep, bush and shrub trimming, mulch application/spreading, Assists in recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of personnel Plans and coordinates with administration of plant transplanting and installations, plant cultivation and propagation, greenhouse operations, planting bed renovations, planting area development and reconfiguration.
Engages actively with colleagues to ensure that proper and safe techniques are being followed during scheduled work, Trains and develops colleagues in proper techniques and work procedures.
Communicates with and assigns tasks to colleagues as needed and outlined.
Evaluates work for adequate completion and results.
Ensures all equipment is in safe working condition.
Aids, assists, and contributes to landscape design and development of college landscape.
Assists with College sponsored events, including participation in department events such as Hayride wreath making event, and other special events, and assists in traffic control for the events.
Performs various tasks as needed to aid in normal campus operations.
Irrigation Troubleshooting and Repair Reviews irrigation systems to ensure operation is optimal and efficient, setting and checking irrigation clock timers, repairing damages to sprinklers/pipes/valves/, winterizing irrigation systems on campus.
Upgrades/installs/or modifies irrigation systems to ensure that they are appropriate for the areas being watered Hardscape Cleaning Pressure washing hard surfaces at ground level and/or on buildings faces/structures, pressure washing moss/mold off of walking surfaces, removing/cleaning vandalism to College property, keeping drains clear, troubleshooting drainage issues Trash, Recycling, and Litter Control Provides daily effort to minimize litter and monitor waste receptacles Collects loose trash around the exterior of campus Changes trash and recycling receptacles around campus exterior Cleans designated smoking areas Monitors main campus compactor Other Performs other duties as requested Minimum Qualifications A college degree involving major study in agronomy, botany, horticulture, soils or closely allied field may be substituted for gardening experience.
At least two (2) years' experience in gardening, plant care, landscape construction and grounds maintenance.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain one upon employment.
Possession of Washing State Department of Agriculture certification for pesticide application or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
Willingness and capability to work outside in ALL weather conditions.
Demonstrates physical ability to do the required work (i.
e.
lift/push/or pull at a minimum 50lbs).
Must be able to bend, kneel, and or crouch repeatedly.
Demonstrates willingness to actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals, as well as building constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual regard Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook to read and respond to email and electronic work request.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to analyze, sort and prioritize information with careful attention to detail.
Ability to interpret and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze potential problems and provide solutions, and discuss and project the impacts of issues and decisions.
Ability to observe and learn new and different techniques related to the performance and outcomes of work-related tasks.
Conditions of Employment Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment.
Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
Bellevue College employs only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire.
Please reach out to the HR Office at jobs@bellevuecollege.
edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
Sexual Misconduct and Background Check: Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.
Disclosure is required under Washington State Law .
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Reference Check: Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.
Other Information This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.
How To Apply Applications received by 05/26/2023 will be given full consideration.
Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.
All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply.
Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete.
Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.
) Please review Application Tips before applying.
Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.
Required application materials: Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg.
, max 2 pgs.
) Attach a Resume Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg.
, max 2 pgs.
) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity Complete the Job Questionnaires if applicable Contact: If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.
edu .
EEO Statement Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
Please see policy 4150 at www.
bellevuecollege.
edu/policies/ .
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.
edu or 425-564-2271.