Utility Worker 2 - Grounds & Landscape (2 Positions)
Company: Columbia Basin College
Location: Pasco
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that
transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We
are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state
with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student
population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting
innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while
serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract
and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be
successful in accomplishing their goals.
The Utility Worker 2 position supports the mission of Columbia
Basin College by performing skilled work in the maintenance of
institution grounds, landscapes, athletic fields, nursery and/or
greenhouse. This position will also perform semi-skilled work in
maintaining or repairing grounds, buildings, facilities and
equipment. This position reports to the Buildings & Grounds
Supervisor A.
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be
given to applicants whose complete application has been received by
April 28, 2024 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time. If you have questions or
need assistance during the application or search process, please
contact the recruiter for this position, Denise Cook at or (509)
542-4407.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensure
work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings
and appointments on time; Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft
Office Suite; operate personal computer with general understanding
of application software; ability to learn office and
College-specific software;
Oral Communication: Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in
positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification;
respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills;
participate in meetings;
Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to
improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance;
monitor own work to ensure quality;
Safety and Security: Observe safety and security procedures;
determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially
unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly;
Technical Skills: Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue
training and development opportunities; strive to continuously
build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others; and
Written Communication: Write clearly and informatively; edit work
for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present
numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written
information.
Terms of Employment
This position is a full-time, overtime eligible, classified staff
position. The typical work hours for this position are Monday
through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; however, must be available
to work a flexible schedule when prior notice is given by the
College. This position is available immediately. Process NotePrior
to a new hire, a background check including criminal record 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.
Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare
whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of
sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are
currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an
investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at
the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary
education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to
declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or
findings subject to this statute.
Conditions of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational
and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of
federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to
maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and
students.
If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and
documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to
work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control
Act of 1986.
CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter
and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages
applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal
protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in
the application process or in employment should contact the Office
of Human Resources. Other Job ElementsThe physical demands and work
environment characteristics described below are representative of
those that must be met and may be encountered by an incumbent when
performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this position, the
employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop,
communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires
mobility, including frequent traveling between buildings on campus
and driving employer vehicles off and around campus. Duties involve
physical strength, agility and endurance to bend/reach, lift, pull
or push objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, 80
pounds with help from others or by mechanical means, and climb a
ladder and work from heights no more than 80 feet off the ground.
Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating
equipment such as standard office equipment and grounds/maintenance
equipment. Working ConditionsWork environment is performed in
multiple locations such as a typical office environment, field and
indoor/outdoor settings that includes some exposure to hazards or
physical risks that require following safety and driving
requirements. Interruptions occur on a regular basis. There can be
exposure to adverse weather conditions and unusual elements such as
extreme temperatures, dirt, dust and/or uneven surfaces, while
performing the duties of this position.
Union Clause
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington
Public Employees Association (WPEA). Internal promotional, transfer
and voluntary demotion applicants who have skills and abilities to
perform the duties of the position will be considered prior to
consideration of other applicants.
Keywords: Columbia Basin College, Kennewick , Utility Worker 2 - Grounds & Landscape (2 Positions), Professions , Pasco, Washington
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