Groundskeeper/Maintenance
Districtwide
Open to District Employees Only
8 hrs per day/260 days in full work year
.5 FTE/4 hrs Groundskeeper (Wage Range $19.80 - $27.10)
.5 FTE/4 hrs Maintenance (Wage Range $21.79 - $29.81)
(Wages based on 2023/24 Wage Schedule. 2024/25 Wage Schedule to be determined)
Postition Start Date: 7/1/2024 (Negotiable based on training needs)
Groundskeeper
JOB GOAL: To provide safe and attractive building and ground facilities in and on which students can learn, play and develop. To perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of the grounds and athletic fields.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.
- High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
- One year experience in grounds, lawn care and landscaping
- 18 years of age or older
- Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff and the general public
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work on school grounds and fields with a minimum of supervision
- Knowledge of the operation of power equipment and the ability to maintain, such as large and small mowers, chainsaws, tractors, forklifts, light trucks, sprayers, and hedge shears
- Ability and knowledge to establish and maintain the turf of lawns and athletic fields and to landscape
- Knowledge of the application, storage and safe use of all chemicals and pesticides
- Knowledge of the common plant turf diseases and insect pests and methods used to control them
- Ability to perform safety inspections annually on district vehicles and to prepare reports as required
- Familiar with handling of and disposal of hazardous materials, and safety requirements for working around asbestos and electrical equipment
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs
- Knowledge of security systems, (i.e. electronic and key locks)
- Perform physical requirements which may include:
- Requires moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Requires frequent and prolonged standing, walking and bending
- Requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions of heat, cold and where ventilation may be inadequate
- May require exposure to chemicals, dirt, paint, chalk, noise, odors and the possibility of electrical shock
- Requires ability to operate tractors, mowers, dump truck, district vehicles, forklift, power tools and etc.
- Requires ability to climb ladders, stretch, bend, and attain heights for gutter, roof, electrical repairs and etc.
- Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.
- Care for all lawn areas including athletic fields by watering, mowing, seeding, fertilizing, and spraying as needed
- Prepare athletic fields for appropriate activities as prescribed by responsible administrator
- Care for hedges, shrubs, trees, including pruning, trimming, disease and pest control
- Plant seeds, bulbs and annuals as needed and provide care for them throughout their growing season
- Respond to any maintenance emergency that arises, (i.e. plumbing problems, broken windows, locks, doors, vandalism repairs, etc.)
- Maintain repair of equipment and district vehicle including responsibility for all grounds related equipment
- Maintain the district warehouse supplies
- Serve as district liaison with vendors in locating and obtaining materials, parts, and supplies, (i.e. chemical supplies, custodial paper and etc.)
- Supervise student workers as required
- Assist with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, roofs, entryways and driveways and spread sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information aboutstudents and staff
- Participate in in-service programs as assigned
- Assist maintenance in winter
- Know safe procedures for working around asbestos
- Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:
- Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card if required
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid Oregon Driver's License
- Oregon Pesticide Applicator's License as required by ORS 634.006 (17)&(18), 634.116 (15B)&(15C), Oregon Administrative Rule 603-57-001 (8) & 603-57-200 (b) & 2, Department of Agriculture
Maintenance
JOB GOAL: To repair and maintain the district buildings and equipment in order to provide students a safe, attractive, comfortable and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.
- High School Diploma or equivalent as required by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
- Three years of paid experience in general construction and/or maintenance work, involving some driving of light trucks or other construction equipment
- 21 years of age or older
- Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing with students, parents, staff and the general public)
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in several trades in maintenance, construction, and repair of buildings, with limited supervision
- Knowledge of basic operations, building codes, tools, and terms used in building and maintenance work
- Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and equipment used in building maintenance, equipment, plumbing and electrical repairs, and maintenance painting
- Ability to operate light trucks and construction equipment
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
- Knowledge of basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in fencing and grounds maintenance work
- Knowledge of security systems, (I.e. electronic and key locks) and the ability to respond to alarm calls
- Perform physical requirements which may include:
- Moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, bending
- Exposure to outdoor weather conditions of heat, cold and where ventilation may be inadequate
- May require exposure to chemicals and the possibility of electrical shock
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding to make repairs to ceilings, roofs, and other areas which may be difficult to access
- Ability to operate district vehicles, forklift, and other equipment G. Possess capabilities required by custodial staff
- Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may also be assigned
- Prepare work schedules as needed
- Assist in training new custodial/maintenance staff
- Examine school buildings on a regular basis for needed repair and maintenance, for fire hazards, sanitary, and safety hazards and make reports as required'
- Respond to emergency needs of buildings and grounds and provide repairs as needed
- Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry, construction, and equipment related to all school activities
- Perform building and district maintenance and repairs, (i.e. roofing, gutters, painting, cyclone fencing, dry rot, rebuilding and replacing blacktop, cement, and etc.)
- Perform minor remodeling of existing facilities to meet the educational needs as requested
- Assist with ice and snow removal
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information
- Inspect and maintain ventilation systems to insure proper heat and air flow; check room temperature, service fan compressors and pumps as required
- Inspect equipment, buildings, and grounds for safety hazards
- Make appropriate provision for security of building and district properties
- Order supplies and materials, dispense supplies and equipment and maintain inventory on a timely basis to maintain efficient housekeeping and maintenance operations
- Coordinate set up and supervision for special events
- Perform routine maintenance work such as installing recreational equipment and fences, digging ditches, laying pipe, moving bleachers, and hauling rubbish
- Perform routine adjustments and repairs to equipment, furniture, cabinets, grounds, locks, and install glass
- Prepare surfaces for painting, repainting or staining and apply finish to various surfaces such as wood, glass, metal, plaster, stucco, wall board, brick, and cement
- Participate in in-service training programs as assigned
- Assist custodians as needed including routine cleaning and maintenance assigned
- Know safe procedures for working around asbestos
- Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem appropriate by the Board or Administration.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:
- Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card if required
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
- Valid Oregon Driver's License
- Limited Maintenance Industrial - Electrical License desirable but not required