South Puget Sound Community College Hiring for Grounds Maintenance Specialist at Olympia and Lacey Campuses, WA, WA Full Time

*This Position is Open Until Filled*
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the position of Grounds Maintenance Specialist.

Do you find satisfaction in work that takes place among nature and transforming a beautiful campus community? If yes, then we have an opportunity for you! This position supports student success by providing a clean, well-maintained campus and a positive and healthy environment for all to enjoy. This position helps ensure that facilities are adequate, accessible, safe and efficient to promote teaching and learning.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
And if that isn’t enough? We also offer:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needsFine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programsThe Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary studentsA brand new Health & Wellness CenterFREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyondFREE parking on our campuses – permits are not requiredOn-campus child carePercival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fallMany walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalksSPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campusLots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and facultyMany community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the ArtsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG – an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

What You’ll Do

Exterior Maintenance of Grounds

• Power washing areas on campus such as walkways, building entrances, dumpster areas, etc.
• Washing exterior windows and walls
• Performing general grounds work around buildings and sidewalks – weeding, debris pick up, blowing and/or sweeping around buildings and building entrances
• Operates and maintains equipment and hand tools used in this work
• Empty and maintain exterior trash and recycling receptacles
• Snow removal/ice treatment at sidewalks and building entrances
• Trash removal/dumpster pick up and emptying
• Cleans, maintains, paints stairs, rails, doorways, etc.

Events Support

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience in general exterior, grounds maintenance work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to customer service
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work well in a team environment and to work independently
• Commitment to a working environment that values a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete. Veterans PreferenceApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line. Background Check Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.Bargaining UnitThis position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and EducatorSouth Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [email protected], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512; South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.