"Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 3"

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3. This position performs skilled gardening work in the maintenance of the College grounds and landscapes. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. However, due to business needs of the College, the final work hours might change. If so, the successful hire will be notified upon hire in writing with the final scheduled hours.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain planting beds to include weeding, edging, pruning, etc.
• Maintain lawns to include mowing, fertilizing, aerating, thatching, etc.
• Install, repair, and operate irrigation systems.
• Remove leaves and other debris from the college grounds.
• Keep parking lots and walkways safe, clean, and free of trash and debris.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides to plants.
• Operate power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters, and snow blowers.
• Create new planting beds and plant trees and plants.
• Service and maintain tools and equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Perform related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Two (2) years' experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, landscape installation, and knowledge of plant material.
• Ability to drive and operate grounds equipment and tools listed above.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Effectively communicate with people and groups from diverse backgrounds and identities.