Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation serving approximately 80000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses five workforce training and education centers and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

What Youll Do and Who We Are Looking For

Job Location: Sylvania Campus - 12000 SW 49th Ave Portland OR 97219

Under direction of management the Landscape Services and Grounds Manager directs and supervises the operational and personnel activities of the Facilities Management Services (FMS) district-wide Landscape Services and Grounds Department. Participates in the development recommendations and administration of policies procedures and processes in support of departmental & district operations and the design review and planning of new construction projects. This position is responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance and construction irrigation disease and pest identification and the treatment of turf/plants/trees stormwater management pest control through Integrated Pest Management (IPM) geographic information systems (GIS) equipment maintenance and procurement snow and ice removal inclement weather clean-up budget preparation as well as staff management.

Complete Classification Description: Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Landscape Technology of Horticultural Science plus 5 years related experience in landscape maintenance Integrated Pest Management stormwater management and pest control. Education and/or experience may substitute year-for-year for specific degree requirements. Three years managing or supervising a crew of landscape technicians is also required.

Must have an Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Applicators License (please indicate that you have this license in your resume or cover letter):

- Herbicides including for the use of pesticides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf including vertebrate pest control.
- Insecticides/fungicides including for the use of insecticides and fungicides in the establishment and maintenance or ornamental plants and turf.

Must have a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record.

Ability to obtain a Oregon Department of Agriculture Industrial Institution Health and Structural (I.I.H.S.) General use license for building pest control within three months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: These qualifications skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

- Demonstrated experience managing district-wide or multi-site landscape operations including oversight of diverse campus environments infrastructure and maintenance standards.

- Experience with stormwater management systems including inspection and maintenance of bioswales catch basins and drainage infrastructure with working knowledge of applicable DEQ and local
jurisdictional requirements.

- Experience supervising and developing staff in a unionized
or public-sector environment including performance management training scheduling and adherence to collective bargaining agreements.

- Knowledge of and commitment to sustainable
landscape practices including water conservation soil health management and environmentally responsible pest control methods.

- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate emergency
response operations including snow and ice removal inclement weather response and campus safety decision-making.

- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with administrators stakeholders
contractors and regulatory agencies.

Why Youll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees one-year certificate programs short-term training alternative education pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community youll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds skills views and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students engage with each other and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

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Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families including domestic partners with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health Dental and Vision options Group Life Long-term Disability Long-term Care and Auto and Home Insurance programs

• Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employees Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP

• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement

• PCC provides a tuition waiver for you your spouse/domestic partner and dependent children under 24 years of age as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions

• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums performing arts and cultural events

• Generous Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Management and Confidential Employee Handbook

  • 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month

  • 1 day of sick leave per month

  • 12 paid holidays

  • PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

  • 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans who is eligibleand how to enroll or make changescan be foundat you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

Minimum $85646 to range midpoint of $104917. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point based on qualifications experience and internal equity.

Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment.You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans Preference in the recruitment of this position and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans:DD214

• Disabled Veterans:DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) you may view Portland Community Colleges (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on theDepartment of Public Safetywebsite. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at allDepartment of Public Safetyoffices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

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