Grounds & Nursery Services Spec 1 (part-time)
Grounds & Nursery Services Spec 1 (part-time)
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At a Glance:The Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist is responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscapes for Lower Columbia Colleges campus. The Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist reports to the Grounds Supervisor. Schedule varies and is flexible.
This position is classified as a Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 1 under the State of Washington Class Specification. This position is temporary part-time not to exceed 1050 hours in a consecutive 12-month period. This position is limited to 75 hours or less per month typically 19 hours per week.
Application Deadline:This is an on-going recruitment in which applications are collected year-round. Positions will be filled as business needs arise.Anticipated Start Date
LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.
Check us out onFacebook&Instagram!Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Seeds mows irrigates sweeps fertilizes top dresses edges and maintains lawns
- Plants transplants trims and waters plants trees flowers and shrubs
- Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment such as rakes hand edgers loppers shovels wheelbarrows weeding forks hoes and pruning shears
- Other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid drivers license
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Experienced in maintenance / custodial field
- Previous experience or training involving grounds maintenance gardening plant care cultivation and landscape installation
Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist Physical Requirements include:
Seldom 1 10% of the time
Occasionally 11 33% of the time
Frequently 34 66% of the time
Occasionally 11-33%- Loading and unloading vehicle to transport grounds maintenance supplies(seasonal)
- Pushing the custodial cart approx. 40 lbs fully loaded
- Bending over
- Bending over picking up and moving debris
- Picking up mats
- Emptying trash and lawn debris
- Use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as rakes hand edgers loppers shovels wheelbarrows weeding forks hoes pruning shears and pesticide sprayers
- Grounds keeping: mowing the grass weed whacking pulling weeds hedge trimming
Supplemental Information
How to apply:
An online application must be completed for consideration. Click Apply at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):
Cover letter(letter of interest)
Resume
Unofficial transcripts(if applicable)
Upon request accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Lower Columbia College Human Resources
For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture please call our Human Resources office at or email us directly at.
If you have held a part-time hourly or temporary position after July 1 2022 within your institution you will not qualify for the position and cannot be considered pursuant to WAC. The provisions of WAC requires:
The employee is employed twelve consecutive months or less;
The employee is employed for one thousand fifty hours (1050) or less in that same twelve consecutive month period which begins from the original date of hire or July 1 2022 whichever is later; and
The employee is limited to one appointment only with the same higher education employer that meets the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin citizenship or immigration status age perceived or actual physical or mental disability pregnancy genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status creed religion honorably discharged veteran or military status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington States Law Against Discrimination Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX access equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague Vice President of Foundation HR & Legal Affairs 1600 Maple Street PO Box 3010 Longview WA 98632 Phone number Phone number/TTY .
Learn more on ourNon-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.
The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visitAbout Title IX.
The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds including differing beliefs cultures people and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize understand and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information seeDiversity & Equity.
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and as a part of the Colleges commitment to safety and security on campus Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues the required statistics and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia Colleges Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at Regarding Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employers or professional association. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.
Mission Vision & Values
Our Mission Vision & Values define our reason for being and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCCs Mission Vision & Values see ourStrategic Plan.
Conditions of Employment
If you are hired you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
After working 350 hours in a 12-month period this position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.
The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.
Employment Type
Part-Time
