Grounds & Nursery Specialist 1 - Horticulture Program (C)

Position Overview Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist I SALARY: $866.7 - $971.7/month for a 12 hour per week schedule LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington DESCRIPTION: Under the general direction of designated Horticulture staff, the Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist I works with faculty, staff, and students of the Horticulture program and department.

The primary duties of this position include: 1.) Assisted the greenhouse manager with keeping the greenhouse and surrounding department growing spaces clean and organized 2.) Interact with students, answer general questions, and provide assistance as needed; 3.) Weeding outside areas and the Horticulture Garden; 4.) Propagation of seedlings, cuttings, and plant divisions, and performing plant transplanting; and 5.) Preparing plants for sale.

This is a classified position reporting to the Dean of Business.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.

Applications received by September 30, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Position is opened until filled.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: * Watering plants * Cleaning of benches, tables, floors, and outdoor area * Cleaning and sanitizing of outdoor containers * Emptying compost carts * Notify the greenhouse manager of anything--greenhouse pipes and fans, irrigation system, etc.--that is, broken or malfunctioning or of any problems occurring within the nursery and surrounding area that may require attention.

* Interacting with students.

* Answering general questions * Assisting students when necessary * Weeding * Regularly weeding and watering outside areas * Occasional weeding and watering of Hort Garden * Working with plants.

* Propagation of seedlings, cuttings, and plant divisions.

* Performing plant transplanting * Preparing plants for sale * Other duties as assigned.

(See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * HSE or GED * General knowledge of plant care * Ability to work within a collaborative environment and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed onsite/in-person.

Work is generally physical.

Ability to use standard, non-power gardening implements; sit, stand, and crouch for extended periods of time; ability to lift 30 pounds; hand dexterity for weeding, potting, and working with small and large plants.

Excellent communication skills are essential.

This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language.

This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents.

Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

WORK SCHEDULE: Permanent part time: up to 12 hours per week.

COMPENSATION: Salary is Range 32, $866.7 - $971.7/month for a 12 hour per week schedule, with progressive increases to $1,143.3.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Paid PTO/Sick leave on an accrual basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: * You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.

* Criminal background check.

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal history will be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

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No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted.

Your online application must include the following to be complete: * Cover Letter addressing how you meet the stated qualifications for the position * Current resume.

* Names and contact information for three references.

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It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching Learning Community.

It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries.

The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study.

Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts.

The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway.

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