Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Eastern Washington University

Full Time

Cheney, WA 99004

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Posting Details

Working Title

Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Posting Number

2023005CP

Position Information

Classification Title

Grounds Nursery Srvs Spec 3

Classification Code

591K

RCW Exemption Criteria

No Exemption

EWU Position Number

C99508

CUPA Code

No Match

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

BU 1

% Full Time

100

Salary / Wage Range

CS - 34

Salary Information

$37,920 – $45,708/year
In addition to the salary listed, a wage increase of 4% will be applied to this position effective July 1, 2023.

Anticipated Start Date

05/01/2023

Term of Appointment

12 months per year

Location

Cheney campus

County

Spokane

Project Description

Project Duration

Background Check

Yes - Both

Responsible HR User

Kenlyn Mackey

Responsible HR User Email address

kmackey2@ewu.edu

Posting Text

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University is currently seeking aGrounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 position that performs multiple duties relating to the care and maintenance of our university grounds, greenhouse or gardening programs.
- Positions will be involved in sprinkler irrigation and the maintenance of a grounds maintenance program.
- Propagates and cares for trees, shrubs, and forage plants.
- Performs soil analysis, maintains growth records on propagations
On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Diversity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

This position requires continuous walking and maintaining of stamina during workday. Frequent sitting, standing, bending over, reaching overhead, pushing or pulling, repetitive use of hands/arms, repetitive use of legs, lifting of up to 50 pounds, carrying of up to 50 pounds, eye/hand coordination. Successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-placement physical.
This position works continuously outside. The work environment varies in temperature between very hot, and very cold. This position works in high places in an environment that can be dry, wet, dirty and/or dusty.
Must have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation.
This position will be required to secure a Washington State Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Operators license in the following categories: Laws & Safety, Ornamental Insects & Diseases, Ornamental Weeds within six months of hire.
This position requires a valid driver’s license.
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. Successful applicant will be required to pass a background check prior to beginning employment.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/
Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/

Physical Demands

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at kmackey2@ewu.edu.

Pre-Placement Physical

Yes

Hearing Test

Yes

Medical Monitoring Post Hire

Yes

Protective Equipment

Protective apron, dust mask, eyewear, face shield, hearing, helmet, inclement weather gear, Tyvek suit, gloves, chaps, and footwear

Required Qualifications

Physical ability to do required work
One year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Must acquire and maintain a Washington State Department of Agriculture Public Applicators License with the following categories: Laws & Safety, Ornamental Weeds, Insect & Disease within six months of hire (EWU will pay for this)
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer applicant to already possess a WSDA Applicators License and/or a

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Other Skills and Abilities

Qualified tree pruner, skilled in plant propagation in a greenhouse. Detail oriented in landscape skills.

Work Schedule Type

Regular

Work Schedule

6:00 AM to 2:30 PM – Monday – Friday

Posting Date

03/30/2023

Open Until Further Notice

Closing Date

06/30/2023

Screening to Begin

04/11/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

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Job Duties

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Responsibility / Duty

Plans, prepares, plants, feeds, waters, prunes and maintains flower beds and landscaped areas; Includes preparation of ground for lawn, plants, trees and planting shrubs; plant trees, grass, flowers, shrubs, seeds, bulbs, and other types of foliage.
Seed, mow, fertilize and maintain lawns.
Use a variety of powered and non-powered tools and implements in the performance of the functions listed.
Operate power equipment such as light tractors, trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, sprayers, trimmers, rototillers, aerators, sod cutters, trenchers, chain saws and aerial lifts in support of gardening functions