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Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3
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Position Number: 4057780
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

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. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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.

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/

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 drivers 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 aCommercial Drivers License (CDL).

Other Skills and Abilities:

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

Job Duties:
% of Time: 25
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
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 22
Responsibility / Duty: Diagnoses and treats plant diseases.
Control insect pests where needed; applies pesticides when deemed necessary for control of pests with the appropriate license.
Prepares bedding areas by sterilizing and mixing soils, cleaning bedding tables and sterilizing pots and containers used in nursery culture.
Propagates plants by cutting, seeding, grafting, layering and budding.
Analyze soil for PH content; takes tissue samples for analysis.
Formulates and presents recommendations for layout or improvements of grounds.
Converts quotas of seedlings and potted plants to square footage of greenhouse and cold frame planting and to species and quantities of seeds.
Submits requests for all necessary supplies and equipment.
May participate in formulating annual operating plans for large greenhouse and takes principal responsibility for executing plans schedules planning dates and other work to coincide with seasons and plant life cycles.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Remove debris, snow and ice from walks, stairways, roads and parking areas.
Operate power equipment such as light tractors, trucks, sweepers, sprayers, and leaf and snow blowers in support of maintenance functions
Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts various sprinkler systems and control devices
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Installs, maintains, repairs, and adjusts various sprinkler systems and control devices
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Operates and maintains assigned vehicle.
May repair, maintain and operate a variety of grounds mechanical equipment, systems, and apparatus; including grease, oil, service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Keep equipment in good working order
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 3
Responsibility / Duty: May supervise, direct, or lead other employees and helpers
Essential Function Indicator: No

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 drivers 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/

Salary Information: $37,920 - $45,708/year

Posting Date: 03/30/2023
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 6/30/2023
Screening to Begin: 04/11/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/10389

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.