Utility Grounds Workerss - Temporary
Utility Grounds Workerss - Temporary
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Description
Updated effective July 1 2024 pay rate
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED TO BUILD A POOL FOR TEMPORARY HOURLY GROUNDS WORKER POSITIONS FOR THE CURRENTACADEMIC YEAR.
These are temporary hourly oncall assignments. Hours are not guaranteed and assignments are based on the needs of the department. Position(s) reports under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager and assigned Lead(s).
Position is responsible for the maintenance and care of the Colleges grounds and physical plant. Performs work in support of campuswide operations activities events and projects (sales moves setups installations recycling and litter control activities etc..
BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity promotes a sense of community provides an effective work and learning environment and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community including ethnicity national origin religion race gender gender identity age status as a veteran or disabled veteran disability political status and sexual orientation.Position Duties & Responsibilities
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepares soil for planting and maintains landscape beds;
- Plants transplants trims and waters plants trees flowers and shrubs;
Applies pesticides and herbicides to flower and shrubs; - Uses a variety of manual hand tools and equipment such as rakes pruning shears hand edgers loppers shovels wheelbarrows and pesticide sprayers;
- Loads and unloads trucks and moves furniture equipment supplies and materials;
Assembles furniture; - Assists in building and repairing walkways streets parking areas and other paved surfaces;
- Assists in preparation for new construction facilities alterations and maintenance projects;
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Six months of experience or comparable education/training involving grounds and utility maintenance work: such as gardening plant care cultivation and landscape installation. Physical ability to do required work AND six months experience or comparable education/training which includes the operation and upkeep of power equipment such as: tampers jackhammers trucks forklift and tractors. Valid Washington Drivers License may be required for some assignments.
Desired Qualifications:
More than one year of experience or comparable education/training involving grounds maintenance (gardening plant care cultivation and landscape installation).
Essential Elements:
Have the ability and willingness to effectively communicate with all levels of campus personnel and students as an individual or in a group with respect and professionalism regardless of differences. Have the ability and willingness to work in a team environment and be committed to building an atmosphere of trust competence confidentiality and positive service to the college and community.
Physical Work Environment:
This position performs work in an environment that requires shift on feel up to 100 of time; lifting shoving pulling pushing and carrying of heavy objects; working outdoors and in adverse conditions such as rain fog ice snow heat and various inclement weather conditions; working with strong chemicals and cleaning agents; stooping bending and reaching and walking.Supplemental Information
Compensation and Work Schedule:
Effective July 1 2024 hourly rate is $21.65. Additional benefits include some paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) a free counseling & referral program. Potential flexible schedule; No additional benefits.
The shift hours generally occur during the 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday and are considered on call for the 2024 summer and upcoming academic year. Generally up to 4 hours per shift with max of 16 hours per week.
Condition(s) of Employment:
Background Check: This position will be subject to a preemployment background check and final offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check satisfactory to the college. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Application Procedures and Deadline:
Application materials must be completed and submitted online at Applications are reviewed as received and until position is filled. Applications are also reviewed ongoing as needed during the year. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at or contact the Human Resources Office at. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. At this time BTC is not sponsoring H1B Visas.
Please complete the following:- Completed Online BTC Employment Application
- Online Supplemental Questions
The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.
Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides studentcentered highquality professional technical education for todays needs and tomorrows opportunities.
Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity creed color sex gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status national origin age religion disability veteran or military status sexual orientation genetic information the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability pregnancy marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in its programs activities and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack Director for Human Resources 360.752.8354 or . For Title IX compliance contact: Michele Waltz Vice President of Student Services 360.752.8440 or . Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue Bellingham WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.
Employment Type
Hourly
