Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

About the role

As the Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 2, under general supervision, you perform a variety of skilled duties to maintain safe, clean, and attractive grounds on the WSU Pullman Campus. Additional Information: This is a full-time ( 100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,262 to $4,320 | Range 36 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: Ability to do required work, and one (1) year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation. One (1) year experience plus knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Must have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current Public Pesticide Applicators license. Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary. Ability to demonstrate and use a variety of hand and motorized tools such as; pruners, loppers, shovels, rakes, hoes, mowers, blowers, edgers, litter picker, chain saw, trimmers, string trimmers, and sprayers.