Opening: GROUNDS & NURSERY SPECIALIST 2 (DOP #591J), Ref. # 008036

 

Opens:  March 24, 2008

Application Review Begins:  April 7, 2008 (Open Until Filled)

(Applications received by this date will receive first consideration.  Applications received after the closing date may be considered until the position is filled.)

 

POSITION:                 GROUNDS AND NURSERY SPECIALIST 2 (DOP #591J), Ref. # 008036

                                    12 MONTHS 75% POSITION (30 Hours/Week)

 

DEPARTMENT:        GROUNDS / CAMPUS OPERATIONS

 

SALARY:                    Range 29:75% of $2,027 - $2,611 per month

 

Bellevue Community College offers an outstanding benefits package including medical, retirement, vacation, holidays, sick leave, reduced tuition rate for classes, 10% discount on most Bookstore purchases, bus pass subsidy, on-site fitness and childcare centers, and free parking.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Grounds & Nursery Specialist 2 performs skilled gardening work in the maintenance of BCC main campus grounds, landscapes, pathways and parking lots.  Under general supervision, the Grounds 2 personnel also performs skilled tasks requiring knowledge of cultivation, and maintenance of lawn, trees, and ornamental plants, such as pruning, transplanting plant material, and applying chemicals.

 

Please address how you meet the following minimum qualifications, specific position requirements and core competencies in your cover letter:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Physical ability to do required work; lift a minimum of 50lbs.
  • One year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation OR equivalent education/experience.

 

SPECIFIC POSITION REQUIREMENT:

(Applicants must possess the following in order to be considered for the position.)

  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain one upon employment.
  • Possess Washington State Department of Agriculture certification for pesticide applications, or ability to obtain license within 1 year of employment.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Work in adverse conditions: Willing and able to work in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, wind, extreme ambient temperatures (heat or cold), or in small, cramped spaces.
  • Outdoor work: Perform heavy outdoor work in inclement weather.
  • Hand & power tools: Safely operate hand and power tools.
  • Operate grounds equipment: Safely operate tractors, front-end loaders, rotor-tillers and grounds keeping equipment.
  • Yard & garden care: Experience working in yard and garden care, grounds keeping, nursery or closely related field.
  • Follow instructions: Willing and able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
  • Self Management and Teamwork: Must be able to work both individually or within a group.  Support teamwork through open and honest communication in a diverse working environment.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Prepare soil for planting; plant seed, sod, turf, bulbs, plants, trees, and shrubs
  • Clean, service and maintain tools and equipment, including power equipment
  • Seed, mow, irrigate, sweep, fertilize, top dress, edge, aerate and maintain lawns
  • Install, repair and operate lawn sprinkler systems
  • Transplant seedlings, trees and shrubs and other nursery stock
  • Rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe, and control weeds
  • Prune, spray and fertilize trees, shrubs and ground covers
  • Clean, service and maintain outdoor garbage and recycling receptacles and designated smoking areas
  • 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
  • Apply pesticides to landscape and/or hardscapes

 

This position is covered by union shop provisions as the result of a majority vote by employees in the bargaining unit.  All employees must either join the Washington Federation of State Employees Local 1488 and pay regular union dues or pay a union representation fee on date of hire as required by the Dept. of Personnel, Higher Ed. Division rules.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  To be considered for this position, applicants must meet minimum qualifications and specific position requirements. The application packet includes the following:

  • A completed official Bellevue Community College application form 
  • A cover letter addressing how the applicant meets minimum qualifications, specific position requirements and core competencies.
  • Current Resume
  • An Applicant Data form (optional)

 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:  Human Resources Department, A101, Bellevue Community College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007-6484.  Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays.  For information or to request an application, send an email to jobs@bcc.ctc.edu or call 425/564-2274, TDD/TYY 425-564-4184 or 24-hour Jobline 425/564-2082.

 

APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS:  Application materials postmarked or received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2007 will receive first consideration.  Later applications may be considered.  The position will remain open until filled.

Processing of applications may take from six weeks to two months following the application review date.

 

BCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates under an approved Affirmative Action Plan, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran. Bellevue Community College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.  For further information, please visit www.bcc.ctc.edu/equal.asp or contact Human Resources at Voice: (425) 564-2274, TTY (425) 564-4184, Fax (425) 564-3173 or email hr@bcc.ctc.edu.

 

The college strongly encourages all qualified applicants to apply.  The successful candidate must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment in the United States.

 

Bellevue Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request disability accommodation in the application process, employees and the general public should contact Human Resources at least ten days in advance of the position closing date at the HR contacts listed above.

 

 

 

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