This position will report to the Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist Lead. This is an outdoor position, subject to inclement weather while working.

Duties may include:

• Seeds, mows, irrigates, sweeps, fertilizes, top dresses, edges and maintains lawns;
• Plants, cultivates and maintains greenhouse plants;
• Assists with or prepares soil for planting seed, sod, turf, plants, trees and shrubs;
• Cleans, services, sterilizes and maintains tools and equipment;
• Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as rakes, brooms, hand edgers, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows, weeding forks, hoes, and pruning shears.
• May operate power and motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, chain saws, weed trimmers, backpack blowers and sweepers;
• Labels plants and maintains records;

Requirements:

• Ability to bend, crawl, reach, lift and work in high places.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to report for work on campus and follow PPE guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and follow oral/written direction of tasks.

1. Check your Financial Aid (FA) Award on the FA Portal to verify if you have been offered Work Study. If you were not offered work study but would like to see if you are eligible, see the One Stop in Building 22.
2. Request a Work Study Authorization Form from Student Employment by emailing studentemployment@spscc.edu.
Please include the following in your email:
a. Subject line: "Work Study Authorization Form Request"
b. In the body of the email include: Full Name/Preferred Name, Student ID Number (SID) and Program of Study
(Please allow two business days for processing. You will receive an authorization via email from Student Employment.)

If selected for an interview bring your completed Work Study Authorization form with you to the interview.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:
a. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
b. Current resume showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, ssoto@spscc.edu, Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.

You may contact studentemployment@spscc.edu, mrowan@spscc.edu, or slambson@spscc.edu with any questions regarding the job for which you are applying.