Landscape Technology Coordinator at InsideHigherEd

Join our Team at Portland Community CollegePortland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a Coordinator to support the Landscape Technology program. The Coordinator works closely with the faculty to support the students in the LAT program. In this role, the Coordinator is responsible for setting up and leading lab classroom spaces, performing landscape maintenance activities and maintaining equipment. They also manage the LAT greenhouse and may work directly with students. This is a dynamic position and one that requires strong problem solving skills, the ability to collaborate and an attention towards supporting students. The Coordinator supports the instructional activities in the Landscape Technology program through collaborating with program faculty. The Coordinator leads part-time student workers in maintaining the indoor and outdoor classroom spaces and is responsible for daily cleanliness and security of the work areas. The Coordinator also maintains equipment and performs regular grounds management activities for the LAT department. The Coordinator works with internal departments, external contractors and vendors and community partners to support LAT goals.The principle accountabilities includes:Support the LAT courses through purchasing supplies, setting up tools and other lab materials, assisting with supervising labs and cleanup. Perform and coordinate maintenance of the LAT grounds. This includes weed management and it is expected that the coordinator will obtain a pesticide applicator license within 3 months of hire as a part of an IPM program.Leads part-time student workers and contractors who work in the LAT grounds.Monitor building spaces for necessary maintenance to keep the spaces clean, organized and safe for staff and students. Monitor the greenhouse performance, which includes irrigation, heating and cooling and pests. Purchase and perform routine maintenance on landscaping equipment. Perform other duties as assigned like participating on a safety committee.Implement projects as determined by the department.What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking ForWhy You'll Love Working HereThe PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:A collaborative and inspiring campus communityOpportunities for learning and professional developmentPosition GradeAcademic Professional 3 (A)Employment TypeFull timeTotal Rewards Package / What We OfferThere is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programsOregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRPTax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirementPCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutionsFree access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural eventsConference and events rental space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal eventsGenerous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) - Faculty and Academic Professional AgreementPaid Leave:Starts at 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)1 day of sick leave per month12 holidaysPCC Winter Break (when College is closed)1 additional personal leave day per year View a complete list of PCC benefitsHow We Determine Initial Salary PlacementIn your application materials please address how your experience and skills align with the success criteria listed below.Minimum Qualifications:Associates degree in Landscape Technology, Horticulture, or related discipline or equivalent experience in the field. Two years (2) experience working in the landscape industry; performing landscape maintenance, operating and performing minor troubleshooting for landscape equipment, installing and working with irrigation systems or managing properties.Success Criteria:Demonstrate an ability to support students/classes/labs/workshops with safe facilities, tools, equipment, materials, purchasing and hands-on supervising.Experience performing grounds management duties including scheduling and prioritizing seasonal tasks, knowledge of plants and safe operation of tools and equipment.Experience with organizing, maintaining and keeping records associated with the management of landscape equipment and facilities.Strong communication, interpersonal, and intercultural skills with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals and departments/groups both internally and externally.Demonstrate an ability to solve problems and take initiative.Demonstrate an ability to obtain pesticide applicator license within 3 months of hire.Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:Veterans: DD214Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VANotice of the Availability of the Annual Security ReportPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background CheckPlease note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at [email protected] if you have questions