Grounds & Nursery

Pay Rate:

21.12 USD

Position Summary:

This posting will only apply to current classified staff of Fort Lewis College and will close as of 11:59 p.m. on June 5,2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of grounds experience related tothe duties of this position.

Job Description:

Job Duties

Grounds Maintenance 80%

• Provide services related to grounds and nursery maintenance.
  
  Including, but not limited to, policing grounds for trash and cleanliness, grass mowing, trimming, weeding, seeding, tree andshrub pruning, applying herbicides, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, athletic field striping and maintenance.
• Operates and maintains power tools related to grounds maintenance. This position is an essential services position and issubject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position is subject to report for work when deemed necessary.

• Using hand and power equipment, perform snow removal fromroads, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and on and around equipment such as transformers and fire hydrants and from the roofs of College buildings.
• Operate snow removal equipment such as snow blowers and pickup trucks, tractors, and skid steers equipped with snowplows.
• Applies granular or liquid ice melt. This position is an essential services position and is subject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position issubject to report for work when deemed necessary. This includes butnot limited to early morning and/or late snow removal.

• Provide event support to include, transport, layout, set up andtake down of tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents,canopies, floor protectors, etc.
• Collect, sort and deliver recycling materials.
• Clean and service rental vehicles.
• Move furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist other PPS department personnel as needed. This position is an essential services position and is subject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position is subject to report for work when deemed necessary

• Employees must review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies along with completing required training,including workplace safety, compliance, emergency procedures, andjob-specific skills.
• Active participation in meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and professional development aligned with institutional goals are expected.

• Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
• Reading, writing and oral comprehension
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Active listening skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
• Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather
• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
• Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.
• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.
• This is an essential services position and required to work incase of emergencies, campus events and inclement weather.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Fort Lewis College Authorized Driver Policy throughout employment in order to drive campus vehicles,