Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

wsu; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 to manage a 51-acre area on the Pullman campus. You will perform landscape maintenance, plant care, and operate turf and irrigation equipment with limited supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in grounds work, plus a valid driver's license and a pesticide license within 6 months. A flexible schedule may include evenings or weekends for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years in grounds maintenance or related work.
• 2+ years in grounds maintenance; plant knowledge and care.
• Must have a valid driver's license by hire time.
• Pesticide applicators license required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned 51 acres including landscaping, pruning, weeding, and beds.
• Operate motorized turf equipment and assist with irrigation and renovations.
• Support on weekends/evenings for campus events as needed.
• Plan installations and perform maintenance on landscape areas.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Driver's license

Pesticide license

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Job description

Available Title(s): 591K-YN_CS_NPS - Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Business Title: Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Employee Type: Classified

Position Details

The Opportunity: As the Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 for the Facilities Services Grounds Department , you will be responsible for an assigned area of 51 acres of landscape and hardscape in the East Campus area. With little supervision, you will perform skilled landscape maintenance applications to maintain safe, clean, and well-manicured grounds in the core of campus which includes high pedestrian/high visibility traffic areas on and surrounding the research facilities complex and the WSU Alumni Center on the WSU Pullman campus . Your duties will include but are not limited to; planning landscape installations, planting, pruning and weeding manicured beds and landscape areas. Additionally, you'll operate motorized equipment for turf maintenance and snow removal, landscape installation and renovations, irrigation and equipment maintenance. This position calls for a flexible schedule and availability to work on an occasional weekend or evening when events are scheduled.

Required Qualifications

High school or equivalent and at least two (2) years' experience working with youth, gardening, or in grounds maintenance; OR equivalent education/experience.

Two (2) or more years' experience and knowledge in grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices.

Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Possession of a Public Pesticide Applicators license within six (6) months of hire.

Two (2) years' experience operating grounds maintenance equipment or equivalent and using a variety of hand and motorized tools such as; pruners, loppers, shovels, rakes, hoes, mowers, blowers, edgers, litter picker, chain saw, trimmers, string trimmers and sprayers.

Ability to perform daily work that requires walking, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, shoveling and repetitive hand motion for extended periods.

Physical ability to perform the duties .

Preferred Qualifications

Commercial driver's license endorsement (Class B).

Additional Information

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary

Monthly Salary: $3,485 to $4,633 | Range 38 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation .

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Area/College

Facilities Services

Department Name

Facilities Services, Operations

Location

Pullman, WA

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman)

Facilities Services' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working at WSU

As one of the nation's top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.

The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term