Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist 2

About the role

The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a skilled Grounds and Nursery Services Specialist to join our construction and facilities team, located at Camp Murray, WA. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and overall condition of our campus.

Responsibilities

• Landscape maintenance and development
• Mowing, trimming, and blowing of developed grounds.
• Blowing sidewalks, paths and curbs.
• Weeding of planted areas.
• Tree and shrub pruning and care.
• Mulch application/spreading.
• Pesticide application.
• Collect loose trash around the exterior of assigned buildings and facilities.
• Collect and empty exterior trash and recycling collection receptacles.
• Irrigation troubleshooting and repair.
• Inspect irrigation system to ensure operation is optimal and efficient.
• Upgrade, install, or modify irrigation systems.
• Hardscape cleaning.
• Pressure wash hard surfaces.
• Removal of debris.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience involving grounds maintenance, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and/or landscape installation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Washington State Pesticide Applicator License within six months of appointment date.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and hardscape cleaning.
• Equipment repairs.
• Working knowledge of landscaping functions (mowing and irrigation).

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Read plans and blueprints for landscaping related efforts.
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.) to develop documents in support of program requirements.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.
• Union Shop Provision: This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
• Driver's License: Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
• Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act.
• Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
• Willingness to work on an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.
• Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 5% to include overnight stays.