Landscape Specialist Whitman College Compensation: $39,140 - $41,000 annually WHITMAN COLLEGE Located in the historic community of http://www.wallawalla.org/, Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. http://whitman.edu/ is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO). STARTING SALARY The successful candidate can expect to start at $39,140 annually. POSITION PURPOSE Under general direction of the Grounds Manager, perform advanced-level work in the maintenance and care of Whitman College landscapes, ensuring the campus grounds are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all community members. Make repairs to landscape associated systems and operate all landscape and grounds equipment as required. Demonstrated experience in irrigation computer program control, installation, troubleshooting, and repair. This job requires good judgment, an eye for detail, and a desire to achieve perfection for maximum water efficiency and maximize the life of irrigation equipment. Emphasis is placed on preventive maintenance to prevent major failures and nuisance problems when equipment is needed most. This position will also be assigned landscape/grounds duties, and also in support of other Grounds team members as needed. This technician regularly consults with the Grounds Supervisor on all matters involving the operation and maintenance of related irrigation equipment and scheduling. Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES • Mow, edge, aerate, renovate, overseed, fertilize, top dress, and maintain turf areas. • Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and adjust all irrigation systems. • Knowledge of proper pruning of all plant material, as needed, following current industry standards. • Perform weed, insect, and disease control using chemical, cultural, mechanical, or biological means when necessary, considering the diverse needs of campus users, ensuring outdoor spaces are accessible, safe, and inviting. • Be willing to train and work with student workers and assist in the guidance of their duties, ensuring inclusive and equitable practices. • Pick up trash, garbage and recycle material as directed. • Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc. • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. • Operate various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc. • Ensure grounds are free of weeds and dead plants. • Maintain the aesthetic and functional integrity of campus landscapes in a manner that considers the diverse needs of campus users, ensuring outdoor spaces are accessible, safe, and inviting. Seasonal fluctuation will periodically require the following duties: • Prepare soil for seeding, sodding, planting, and transplanting of plant materials. • Seed, mow, irrigate, fertilize, and maintain landscape areas as directed. • Rake leaves, pull, hoe, cut or remove weeds as directed. • Remove debris, snow, and ice from steps, walks, and ramps, and parking lots. • Will plant seeds, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, trees, and transplant as directed. •