April 23, 2008
Recruitment No. 070Y08
GROUNDS WORKER
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Community
Colleges of Spokane is accepting applications to develop an applicant pool of
qualified candidates for part-time, non-permanent, seasonal grounds workers in the
facilities department. Positions are for
approximately five (4) months from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday.
Perform a variety of duties to assist in the
development and care of campus grounds, maintain shrubs, assist in maintaining
irrigation systems, and operate grounds equipment under minimum supervisor.
·
Mow,
edge, aerate, and maintain campus grounds.
·
Apply/remove
bark from shrub beds.
·
Remove
debris, leaves, brush, and trimmings from grounds, streets, sidewalks, stairs,
and parking lots.
·
Rake,
pull, and hoe to remove weeds from grounds or around structures.
·
Assist
in installing/maintaining campus irrigation systems.
·
Prune
and thin shrubs; lift limbs on trees.
·
Use
a variety of manual tools and equipment such as rakes, hand edger, shovels, and
wheelbarrows.
·
Use
a variety of manual tools such as pruning sheers, loppers, and bow saw.
·
Operate
power and motorized equipment such as light tractors, front end loaders, sod
cutters, weed trimmers, backpack blowers, gas operated hand blowers, snow
blowers (push and riding), and lawn mowers (push and riding).
·
Perform
preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
·
Remove
snow and ice from campus sidewalks, roads, stairs, and parking lots.
·
Sand
and de-ice campus stairs, walks, roads, and parking lots,’
·
Perform
related duties as assigned.
·
Must
possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
·
Acceptance
of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at
all times.
·
A
demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and
objectives of CCS.
·
The
ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws,
regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college
system.
·
A
demonstrated understanding and value for the contributions that a diverse
workforce can make to the success of the organization and the students we
serve.
PREFERRED
COMPETENCIES (Desirable Qualification)
·
High
school diploma or equivalent.
·
One
year experience in grounds maintenance or landscape setting.
·
Basic
knowledge of grounds maintenance/servicing.
·
Effective
communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Ability
to work independently and in team settings.
Must possess ability to perform heavy outside
work in all types of weather. Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly. Must be able to climb, pull, stoop, crawl,
and crouch while performing duties. Must
be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
$9.31
per hour. Work
schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Total hours per year will not exceed 1050 per year. Position is not eligible for benefits.
Persons hired must be able to provide
acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in
the United States. This is an absolute
condition of employment. In addition,
the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and
prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and
promote a multicultural work and education environment. Requires criminal background check. If using personal vehicle for travel, proof
of driver’s license and car insurance required.
Due to the amount of applications received, applications are kept on
file for only six months.
Person(s) with a disability may request
special accommodations for receiving and completing the application process to
include; materials in large print, audio tapes explaining application
information, interpreters for the hearing impaired, or special interview
arrangements. Requests for these
services may be made on an individual basis by calling (509) 434-5040.
Community Colleges of Spokane information
regarding campus crime statistics and policies are available at http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Students/Right_To_Know/Default.aspx
or call (509) 434-5040 for a copy.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
To request an application contact the Human Resources Office, Community Colleges
of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., MS 1004, P.O. Box 6000, Spokane, WA 99217-6000, hro@ccs.spokane.edu or visit our
website at: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf
. Phone: (509) 434-5040; for 24 hr. employment and job status line (509) 434-5050.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must
meet required competencies and must submit a complete application packet, which
includes the following:
·
Completed
CCS application form (resumes will not substitute for official application)
·
Detailed
resume
Download the application form now: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/files/forms/District/16011609.pdf.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
All application materials submitted become property of
the Community Colleges of Spokane.
Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application
materials to the Human Resources Office.
The Human Resources Office does not provide copying services.