Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Utility Worker 2 to perform 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 closes on November 11, 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 *[dcook@columbiabasin.edu]{tabindex="0"} or (509) 542-4407.*

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply pesticides and herbicides to greenery, plant material and landscape;
• Follow the label on all pesticide/ herbicide applications; 
• Keep accurate and timely record of all pesticide/herbicide applications;
• Perform all types of ground maintenance; prepare soil for planting; plant seeds, bulbs, plants, trees and shrubs; perform all duties related to creation and maintenance of lawns; transplant all types of nursery stock; rake and remove leaves; pull, hoe and control weeds; prune, spray and fertilize trees, shrubs and ground covers;
• May assist with direction of Department of Corrections work crew;
• Operate motorized equipment including trucks, forklifts, small tractors, large mowers and other related equipment;
• May run sprinkler system from computer; may assist with computer set up;
• May assist heavy equipment operators;
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance work on buildings, fixtures, grounds, fences, walkways and driveways; install and repair sprinkler system for buildings and sports fields; repair parking lots and sidewalks; clean roofs, gutters and grounds;
• Clean, maintain and repair tools and equipment; 
• Operate power tools and equipment, including gas engine driven equipment for landscaping, snow removal and construction/parking lot maintenance;
• Perform snow removal operations including shoveling, plowing, applying ice melt and distributing traction sand;
• Load and unload trucks and move furniture, equipment, supplies and materials; assemble new furniture; 
• Change filters in HVAC equipment and assist with data and electrical installations;
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment at all times;
• Perform the duties of a Utility Worker 1; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of experience performing manual work in maintenance, repair, remodeling, construction of buildings, facilities, utility and sewer systems, equipment and/or grounds;
• Current Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License (Public Operator) or attainable within six (6) months of hire; and

• Valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one before date of hire.