Green River College

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing skilled gardening work in the maintenance of grounds and landscapes on the Main Campus as well as satellite locations in Enumclaw and downtown Auburn.. Prepares soil for planting seed, sod, turf, plants, trees and shrubs. Operates power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, mowers, aerators, light tractors and frontend loaders. Two years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care and landscape installation.. Should you have any difficulties uploading the below documents, please contact Neogov tech support at 1-855-524-5627 Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. pacific time.

specialist

Open Until Filled
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical, 15% Adult Basic Education, 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
Green River College is committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment, incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status, immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student population and service areas, we encourage applications from faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with others.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing skilled gardening work in the maintenance of grounds and landscapes on the Main Campus as well as satellite locations in Enumclaw and downtown Auburn. This position may instruct the work of others, including student workers or temporary hourly employees assigned to Grounds. This is an essential position that works during inclement weather.
Prepares soil for planting seed, sod, turf, plants, trees and shrubs
Plants, transplants, trim and waters plants, trees, flowers and shrubs
Applies pesticides and herbicides to flowers and shrubs
Seeds, mows, irrigates, fertilizes and maintains lawns
Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as rakes, pruning shears, hand edgers, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows and pesticide sprayers
Operates power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, mowers, aerators, light tractors and frontend loaders
Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to tools and equipment
Assists in installation and repair of lawn sprinkler system components
Assist in moving materials and supplies
Snow and Ice removal
Parking lot maintenance
Updates and records work performed in a computer maintenance management system. (Megamations)
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduation or GED certificate
Two years of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care and landscape installation.
Knowledge of safety procedures and hazardous chemicals involved in cleaning and/or disposing of hazardous waste.
Able to follow written and oral instructions
Able to use a computer maintenance management system
Preferred Qualifications:
4 years of grounds maintenance
Demonstrated experience in towing a utility trailer
Demonstrated experience in use of pesticides
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to perform tasks and duties in all weather conditions
Working from elevated platforms
Perform repetitive duties
Working from step and extension ladders
Must be able to maintain “regular and predictable attendance”
May need to carry, lift or move equipment/supplies up to 75 lbs
Work schedule: 5:30am-2:00pm
Term of Position: (12 months)
Attach the following with your completed on line application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position. Should you have any difficulties uploading the below documents, please contact Neogov tech support at 1-855-524-5627 Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. pacific time.
A cover letter which specifically describes how you meet each QUALIFICATION
Resume
Supplemental Questions
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new 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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.)
Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Green River College’s Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at www.greenriver.edu/CleryASFR, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, age, marital status, religion, disability, genetic information or on any other unlawful basis. The college is committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including harassment of any kind and any associated retaliatory behavior.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359. #J-18808-Ljbffr

START NEW SEARCH