Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Central Washington University; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Washington University is seeking a Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 3 to join our Grounds Maintenance & Shop team in Ellensburg, Washington. This campus-based role contributes to maintaining the university's outdoor spaces and nurseries while serving the campus community.

The position offers a competitive salary and CWU benefits, with opportunities for professional growth within a respected public university dedicated to student success.

Job description

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 3 to join our Grounds Maintenance & Shop team in Ellensburg**,** Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who We Are

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A