Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist

Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 2

Under general supervision, you will perform a wide range of skilled gardening and landscape‑maintenance duties to keep Washington State University’s Pullman campus grounds safe, clean, and visually appealing. You'll use your horticultural knowledge and hands‑on abilities to care for plants, maintain outdoor spaces, and support the overall health and appearance of the university’s landscape.

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,262 to $4,320.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation; optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

• Ability to do required work, and one (1) year of experience or training involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation.
• One (1) year experience plus knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures and techniques, plant material identification and cultural needs, and current horticultural practices.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Must have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a current Public Pesticide Applicators license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate and use a variety of hand and motorized tools such as pruners, loppers, shovels, rakes, hoes, mowers, blowers, edgers, litter picker, chain saw, trimmers, string trimmers, and sprayers.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Location:

Pullman, WA 99164.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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