EXPECTATIONS AND NATURE OF THE POSITION:
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the maintenance of the College’s grounds including landscaping, paving and drainage improvements, site construction and development. This is a temporary, part-time seasonal position, ranging from May to October and no more than 80 hours per month.

It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual must follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This listing of essential duties and responsibilities is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs a wide range of turf grass maintenance duties such as fertilizing, de-thatching, aeration, pesticide application, mowing and watering.

• Performs assigned horticultural maintenance duties such as cultivation, weed removal, soil testing, fertilizing, pesticide application, and assists with pruning operations; maintains the College’s indoor plants.

• Becomes familiar with the College irrigation system and performs the spring start up procedures and fall shut down procedures. Cleans drains and performs other regular preventative maintenance and repair duties.

• Performs various waste removal duties such as picking up litter, emptying garbage cans and sweeping paved areas.

• Ensures that College grounds equipment such as tractors, lawn mowers and weed eaters are properly maintained.

• Maintains the College’s walking track as necessary.



OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The listing of other duties and responsibilities is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.

• Maintains safe working conditions and practices at all times.

• Maintains an inventory of all assigned equipment and supplies; takes prudent efforts to safeguard WWCC physical resources from unauthorized use.

• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:
Western Wyoming Community College practices and procedures
College policies, rules, regulations and guidelines
Principles and practices of turf management, including watering, fertilizing and mowing
Tree, shrub, turf and flower care including planting and pruning
Repair of irrigation systems

Ability to:
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Operate a PC and use Outlook.
Maintain effective working relationships with other people
Operate landscape maintenance equipment such as lawnmowers, tractors, trucks, backhoes and various power tools and small hand tools

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

One (1) to Two (2) years of experience at an institutional landscape such as at a park, golf course, school or at a college or commercial landscape maintenance company.

Valid driver’s license.

Western Wyoming Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution (EOE/EOI).