Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date05/16/2025Classification TitleGrounds Maintenance Worker 2Working TitleTemporary LandscaperDepartment651213 - FPM Grounds MaintenancePosition NumberD96367RepresentationOP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503Position FTE1.0End date, if applicable 11/16/2025
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
The mission of the Facilities and Property Management (FPM) department is to create and maintain an appealing campus environment that contributes to attracting and retaining students, faculty and staff at Portland State University. The campus environment is composed of an estimated 44 acres and 50 buildings of green space, academic classrooms/offices, administration and student housing/activity/recreation facilities.
Position Summary
Temporary Landscaper resides in Facilities and Property Management performing landscaping and maintenance tasks for campus grounds, and applying their expertise in horticulture (including irrigation/water management, tree care/arboriculture and integrated pest management/pesticide application) to create and maintain a safe and vibrant campus environment. The role includes turf and plant care; exterior maintenance; landscaping maintenance, planning and design; equipment maintenance and repair.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification
-Pesticide applicator’s license may be required based on position duties; AND
-Two years experience as a grounds keeper which included plant care; OR
-An Associate’s degree in Landscape Technology or Horticulture; OR
-Completion of a Landscape Certification program or license in a horticultural specialty.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position
Successful completion of a background check.
Possession of a valid state-issued driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Two year Associates degree in horticulture or similar degree or certification and concentration in landscape maintenance.
Possess, or be able to possess, pesticide applicator’s license within six months of employment.
Key Cultural Competencies
Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/Hours7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 40 hours a week, exact schedule to be determinedTotal Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting hourly rate for this position will be between $18.93 – $21.42, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Optional Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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