Utility Worker - Grounds & Landscape

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Utility Worker 2 to perform skilled work in the maintenance of institutiongrounds, landscapes, athletic fields, nursery and/or greenhouse.

This position will also perform semi-skilled work in maintaining or repairing grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment. This position reports to the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor

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This @ 11:59 PMPacific Time.

• Apply pesticides and follow label instructions for all applications, maintaining accurate records;
• Perform all types of ground maintenance; prepare soil forplanting; plant seeds, bulbs, plants, trees and shrubs; perform allduties related to creation and maintenance of lawns; transplant alltypes of nursery stock; rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe and control weeds; prune, spray and fertilize trees, shrubs and ground covers;
• May assist heavy equipment operators and with the direction of Department of Corrections work crew;
• Operate motorized equipment such as trucks, forklifts,tractors, mowers, and power tools for landscaping, snow removal,and construction/parking lot maintenance, while also cleaning,maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment;
• May run sprinkler system from computer; may assist with computer set up;
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance work on buildings, fixtures,grounds, fences, walkways and driveways; install and repairsprinkler system for buildings and sports fields; repair parking lots and sidewalks; clean roofs, gutters and grounds; changefilters in HVAC equipment and assist with data and electrical installations;
• Perform snow removal operations including shoveling, plowing,applying ice melt and distributing traction sand;
• Load and unload trucks and move furniture, equipment, supplies and materials; assemble new furniture;
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment;
• Perform the duties of a Utility Worker 1; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Attendance/Punctuality :
Is consistently at work and on time;ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time;

Computer Skills :
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; operatepersonal computer with general understanding of application software; ability to learn office and College-specific software;

Oral Communication :
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification;respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills;participate in meetings;

Quality :
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways toimprove and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance;monitor own work to ensure quality;

Safety and Security :
Observe safety and security procedures;determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly;

Technical Skills :
Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursuetraining and development opportunities; strive to continuouslybuild knowledge and skills; share expertise with others;

CBC Shared Commitments :
Demonstrates a willingness to work withand support others in completing assignments, accepts constructive feedback, and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors. Showsalignment with CBC Shared Commitments by treating others with respect, communicating and collaborating effectively, pursuinggrowth and learning, valuing and celebrating contributions,prioritizing wellness, and holding self and others accountable;and

Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion :
Reflecting CBC'smission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand thehuman qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting; demonstrate and advocate an understanding of…