Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/. Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land. Job Summary: Are you passionate about horticulture and landscape management? Eastern Washington University is seeking a Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist 3 to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will be integral to the care and maintenance of our beautiful 300 acre campus grounds, ensuring they thrive for students, staff, and the community to enjoy. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and maintain a comprehensive grounds maintenance program, including mowing, trimming, and seasonal plant care. • Oversee and implement sprinkler irrigation systems to ensure optimal water usage across the campus. • Propagate and nurture trees, shrubs, and forage plants, contributing to our campus biodiversity. • Conduct soil analyses to assess and improve soil health, and maintain detailed growth records for all propagations. • Collaborate with other departments to enhance the campus landscape and support sustainability initiatives. • This position works year round (12 months per year). The salary for this position is $38,784 -- $50,112. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ . Required Qualifications: • Physical ability to do required work. • One year of experience or training involving grounds main