Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3

Grounds And Nursery Services Specialist

The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a skilled Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist to join our construction and facilities team, located in Yakima, WA. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and overall condition of the Yakima campus. The ideal candidate enjoys working outside, takes pride in quality work, and is committed to maintaining high standards of landscape care and maintenance. This position works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Mechanic 4 for the Yakima Region of the State Maintenance and Support Services (SMSS) Branch in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO). This position is responsible for performing general grounds care to include related maintenance and exterior custodial efforts. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

Responsibilities include:

• Landscape maintenance and development
• Vegetation management
• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment for regional inventory
• Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
• Hardscape cleaning and maintenance

Required qualifications:

1. Two years of experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and/or landscape installation
2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Washington State Pesticide Applicator License. This license must be obtained within six months of employment.

Desirable qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Landscaping and hardscaping cleaning
• Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, or similar software) to develop program documents
• Read plans and blueprints for landscaping related efforts
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth
• Demonstrate a willingness to understand and meet the needs of others