Location: Everett,WA, USA
Applications are being accepted to fill anticipated openings in future quarters.
Assist the EvCC groundskeeping team with maintaining the campus grounds. Work with grounds lead for schedule of work.
1. Prepare soil for planting seed, sod, turf, bulbs, plants, trees, and shrubs. Ensure planting beds are free of weeds/leaf debris, etc.
2. Clean and maintain tools and equipment, including power equipment. Keep tools and equipment for housing use in a secured area.
3. Seed, mow, irrigate, sweep, fertilize, top dress, edge, aerate and maintain lawns.
4. Rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe, and control weeds.
5. Sweep/tidy courtyards
6. Empty outdoor garbage cans and haul trash to central collection area for Cedar Hall.
7. Move 3 yard Recycle and 3 yard Trash bins for scheduled pick-up. Return containers after pickup.
8. Assist with pruning trees, shrubs and ground covers.
9. Remove debris, refuse, leaves, brush, snow, and ice from areas such as walks, stairs, roads, ramps and parking lots; apply ice melter, sand and gravel.
10. Competently and safely use a variety of manual tools and equipment including, but not limited to rakes, pruning shears, hand edgers, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows and pesticide sprayers.
11. Operate power and motorized equipment including, but not limited to weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters and snow blowers in a safe, competent and accurate manner.
12. Apply pesticides and herbicides to greenery and plant material as directed by Grounds Lead only.
13. Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma, GED, or higher qualification
2. At least one year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation or equivalent education/experience.
3. Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, equipment and safety precautions of the grounds maintenance trade.
4. Possession of or the ability to obtain within six (6) months, a Washington State permit to apply pesticides.
5. Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pesticide license preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
* Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
* Ability to safely operate grounds keeping tools and equipment
* Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
* Physical ability to do required work, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull.
Work Hours:
Part time, maximum 69 hours per month.
Schedule may vary, and may include weekends.
Posting Date: 01/17/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:
This posting will be used to fill anticipated future openings as they may occur.
If your hours total more than 350 hours in any 12-month period, your position will be represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees Union.
Position is limited to 1 year or 1,050 hours, whichever comes first. Per State of Washington rules, you may reach these limits only once at EvCC. If you have held another part time hourly position at EvCC since July 1, 2022, additional time and hours limits will apply, so you may not be eligible for hire in this position.
With equity at the heart of our strategic plan, we strive for a future at EvCC where all staff, faculty, and students are valued, welcomed, and actively supported. We are committed to hiring individuals who exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution. We are committed to hiring individuals that exemplify the vision, mission and core values of our institution.
Benefits
Paid sick leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
Notice to Applicants
Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Drug-Free Campus
In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.
The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-###-####.
Safety and Security
EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page.
This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) ###-####.
Reasonable Accommodations and Non-Discrimination
Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at ...@everettcc.edu or 425-###-####. For more information see: EvCC3020: Americans with Disabilities Act policy
Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.
Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance:
Equal Opportunity Director: ...@everettcc.edu, 425-###-####;
ADA Coordinator: ...@everettcc.edu, 425-###-####;
Title IX Coordinator: ...@everettcc.edu, 425-###-####.
Salary $16.52 per hour