Whatcom Community College invites applications for a Part-Time Hourly, Grounds Helper in the College's Facilities department. This recruitment is open to ALL qualified applicants. Reporting to the Grounds Specialist 4, this position will support the duties of the Grounds Supervisor. Responsibilities include performing skilled grounds work in the areas of mowing/edging/trimming, irrigation maintenance, fertilizing, pruning, landscaping, operating landscaping and snow removal equipment and other related duties as assigned. This is an in-person position, not eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
-Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging of lawn and planting bed areas, and pruning of shrubs, trees, and ground cover.
-Perform specialized tasks related to major landscape improvements and maintenance/repair of facilities grounds and associated equipment.
-Campus trash collection and litter clean-up.
-Install, maintain and repair campus irrigation systems.
-Working in inclement weather. Perform snow and ice removal operations.
-Parking lot maintenance, striping, curb and crosswalk painting, and storm water system cleaning/maintenance.
-Perform related duties as assigned which may include general labor tasks such as material moving and assisting other Facilities and Operations staff.
-Perform various landscape practices such as hardscape and retaining walls.
-Use of pesticide applicators for chemical weed control.
Qualifications (preferred but not required):
-Insurable and hold a driver's license valid in Washington State.
-High school diploma or GED.
-Entry level experience in grounds maintenance.
-Basic knowledge of mowing, trimming, edging and operation/maintenance of associated equipment.
-Experience operating power and motorized equipment such as riding mowers, walk-behind mowers, forklifts, skid-steers, weed trimmers, chain saws, back pack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, light-duty trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, stick edger's and snow blowers.
-Ability to clean, service and makes repairs to tools and equipment.
-Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and public through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
-Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals. Treat everyone with respect and dignity, and appreciates the differences in people.
-Understand and follow applicable standards to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
-Remains focused on task, working efficiently and handling interruptions appropriately.
Salary:
-This is a part-time hourly, non-permanent position with a salary of $17.00 per hour.
-As per the provisions of WAC 357-04-045 employment is limited to:
-The employee is employed twelve consecutive months or less.
-The employee is employed for one thousand fifty hours (1050) or less in that same twelve consecutive month period which begins from the original date of hire or July 1, 2022, whichever is later; and
-The employee is limited to one appointment only with the same higher education employer that meets the criteria in (a) and (b) of this subsection.
Benefits:
-Accrues 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours of work.
Start Date:
-As soon as can be arranged with successful candidate.
Shift and Working Conditions:
-Approximately 16 hours per week. The ability to safely handle pesticides, fertilizers, and other maintenance related products is essential to this position. Physical ability to perform the function of the job including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and agility to bend/walk/stand for extended periods of time and climb ladders. The position requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
Application Due Date:
-For best consideration, application packets should be received as soon as possible. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-A letter of application that addresses the job requirements outlined in this announcement.
-A current résumé.
-List of two professional references.
Please apply on our website: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info