PART-TIME, NON-PERMANENT POSITION

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Community Colleges of Spokane is accepting applications to develop an applicant pool of qualified candidates for a part-time, non-permanent, seasonal Grounds Worker in the Facilities Department.

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://ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx. 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 packet now: http://ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/16011609.aspx.

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Seed, mow, sweep, fertilize, top dress, edge, and maintain lawns.

· Plant, transplant, trim, and water plants, flowers, trees and shrubs.

· Install, fix, and maintain sprinkler heads, adjust spray patterns, and install sprinkler lines.

· Prepare soil for planting, seed, sod, plants, trees, and shrubs.

· Clean, service, adjust, maintain, and make repairs to tools and equipment.

· Use a variety of manual tools and equipment such as hand rakes, hand edgers, loppers, pruner, shovels, wheelbarrow, weeding fork, hoe, and seed spreaders.

· Operate a variety of powered and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, trenchers, top dresser, chain saws, back pack blowers, hand held gas blowers, tillers, light tractors, front-end-loaders, small tractors, utility vehicles, skid steer, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, rollers, sod cutters, and powered snow blowers.

· Remove debris, leaves, brush, and pruning clippings from sidewalks, grounds, roads, ramps, and stairs.

· Empty campus waste cans.

· Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, ramps and roads and sand/deice as required.

· Perform related duties as required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (Minimum Qualifications)

· Ability to do required work.

· Valid driver’s license.

· Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

· Able to read English and interpret instructions on MSDS.

· Ability to communicate in English.

· Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

· 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent must be able to climb, pull, stoop, kneel, crawl, twist and crouch while performing duties. Incumbent must stand or walk for long periods of time. Duties include daily lifting of objects up to 50 pounds and fequently up to 75 poinds. The job requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The incumbent must be able to understand instructions and recognize hazardous or poisonous materials and/or products. There may be some exposure to fumes, dust, and/or odors from cleaning chemicals. Respiratory equipment may be used, requiring adherence to applicable rules (e.g., no beard). Incumbent must be physically capable of operating a variety of mechanized, powered, and non-powered hand tools, mowers, and applicable grounds maintenance equipment.

RATE OF PAY AND HOURS OF WORK

$9.50 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

Community Colleges of Spokane information regarding campus crime statistics and policies are available at http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/Forms/District-Forms/Human-resources/Crime-Stats.aspx or call (509) 434-5040 for a copy.

Community Colleges of Spokane is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and as such, ensures that all persons shall have equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.