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The Grounds Services Specialist 3 position will work under general supervision to perform skilled gardening work in maintaining grounds, landscapes, and other exterior systems at Pierce College campuses. This includes cleaning, operating, monitoring, and repairing manual, power, and motorized tools. The Specialist will occasionally instruct the work of others, including inmates and students, as temporarily or regularly assigned to gardening.
This position reports to the District Grounds Services Manager and will work at both the Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup campuses. Regular and consistent attendance is required.
The Grounds Services Specialist will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
Landscapes, Grounds and Vegetation
At a skilled work level: clean, monitor, maintain, repair, replace, install, modify, construct, and/or fabricate lawns, fields, beds, areas, trees, shrubs, plants, other grounds, landscapes, and vegetation.
Tools and Equipment
At a skilled work level: clean, operate, monitor, maintain, and repair manual, power, and motorized tools and equipment.
Exterior Structures, Fixtures, Equipment and Systems
At a skilled work level: clean, operate, monitor, maintain, repair, replace, install, modify, construct, and/or fabricate fences, gates, signs, features, irrigation systems, and various other exterior structures, fixtures, equipment, and systems.
Hardscapes, Exterior Surfaces
At a skilled work level: clean, monitor, maintain, repair, replace, install, modify, construct, and/or fabricate parking lots, roads, drives, walkways, curbing, and various other exterior surfaces.
Other Duties
Will operate and maintain utility carts, forklifts, and various other vehicles.
Operate two-way radios, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
Remove snow and ice from building entrances, walkways, and parking lots.
Respond to and perform emergency functions as required. Observe and report suspicious activity.
Be accountable for assigned keys, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Maintain inventories and submit tools, supplies, and equipment requisitions to the supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education Required
GED or High School Diploma
Experience Required
2 years experience in commercial grounds and landscape maintenance, including irrigation systems control maintenance/repairs, commercial landscape equipment operation, maintenance & basic service/repair (Utility vehicles, large mowers, edger, etc.).
Experience using computers for sending/receiving emails, time reporting, leave requests, and training.
Special Requirements
The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check
after a conditional offer of employment.
To operate college vehicles, you must pass the Pierce College driving test (completed on computer) within 30 days of employment.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass driver records check.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals.
Builds constructive working relationships characterized by high acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations.
Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
Listens accurately and actively, as well as communicates clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to operate software programs such as MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Megamation (maintenance work order system), and Time and Leave Reporting (TLR) software.