Position Title: Utility & Grounds Workers(s) - Temporary

Location: Bellingham, WA

Salary: $22.52 Hourly

Department: Facilities Department/Maint/Ground/Custodial

Category: Miscellaneous / Custodial / Grounds & Landscaping / Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Job Type: Hourly/Temporary

Job Number: 2022-00025

DESCRIPTION Description

Updated effective July 1, 2025 - pay rate

APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED TO BUILD A POOL FOR TEMPORARY HOURLY GROUNDS WORKER POSITIONS FOR THE CURRENT 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR.

These are temporary, hourly on-call assignments. Hours are not guaranteed, and assignments are based on the needs of the department. Position(s) reports under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager and assigned Lead(s).

Position is responsible for the maintenance and care of the College's grounds and physical plant. Performs work in support of campus-wide operations, activities, events and projects (sales, moves, set-ups, installations, recycling and litter control activities, etc.).

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepares soil for planting and maintains landscape beds;
• Plants, transplants, trims, and waters plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs;
  Applies pesticides and herbicides to flower and shrubs;
• Uses a variety of manual hand tools and equipment such as rakes, pruning shears, hand edger's, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows, and pesticide sprayers;
• Loads and unloads trucks and moves furniture, equipment, supplies and materials;
  Assembles furniture;
• Assists in building and repairing walkways, streets, parking areas, and other paved surfaces;
• Assists in preparation for new construction, facilities alterations, and maintenance projects;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Six months of experience or comparable education/training involving grounds and utility maintenance work: such as, gardening, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation. Physical ability to do required work AND six months experience, or comparable education/training, which includes the operation and upkeep of power equipment, such as: tampers, jackhammers, trucks, forklift, and tractors. Valid Washington Driver's License may be required for some assignments.

Desired Qualifications:
More than one year of experience or comparable education/training involving grounds maintenance (gardening, plant care, cultivation and landscape installation).

Essential Elements:
Have the ability and willingness to effectively communicate with all levels of campus personnel and students as an individual or in a group with respect and professionalism regardless of differences. Have the ability and willingness to work in a team environment and be committed to building an atmosphere of trust, competence, confidentiality, and positive service to the college and community.

Physical Work Environment:
This position performs work in an environment that requires shift on feel up to 100% of time; lifting, shoving, pulling, pushing, and carrying of heavy objects; working outdoors and in adverse conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, heat, and various inclement weather conditions; working with strong chemicals and cleaning agents; stooping, bending, and reaching and walking.

Supplemental Information

Compensation and Work Schedule:
Effective July 1, 2025, hourly rate is $22.52. Additional benefits include some paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program. Potential flexible schedule; No additional benefits.

The shift hours generally occur during the 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday and are considered on call for the 2024 summer and upcoming academic year. Generally, up to 4 hours per shift with max of 16 hours per week.

Condition(s) of Employment:
Background Check: This position will be subject to a pre-employment background check and final offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check satisfactory to the college. 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.

Application Procedures and Deadline:
Application materials must be completed and submitted online at http://www.btc.edu/jobs. Applications are reviewed as received and until position is filled. Applications are also reviewed on-going as needed during the year. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visa's.

Please complete the following:

• Completed Online BTC Employment Application
• Online Supplemental Questions

The application package and all materials submitted with it become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

Employment Eligibility Verification: Bellingham Technical College employs only United States citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bellingham Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, and services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies/Section 504: Allison Mack, Director for Human Resources, 360.752.8354, or hr@btc.edu. For Title IX compliance, contact: Michele Waltz, Vice President of Student Services, 360.752.8440, or title9@btc.edu. Mailing address: 3028 Lindbergh Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. BTC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Accessibility Resources office at 360.752.8576.

BENEFITS

This position is not generally eligible for benefits such as insurance, retirement or tuition waivers.

These position are eligible for benefits such as paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employees are also eligible to participate in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling and referral program. Temporary employees have some flexible schedule benefits.

Please see job posting for benefits associated with the specific position being filled.

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