Description

Temporary position provides service of installation, repair, and maintenance of all district grounds and landscaped areas.

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  ONE OR MORE OPENINGS
• 8 HOURS PER DAY
• WORK HOURS: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: 6/3/24 THROUGH 8/30/24
• Benefits-Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 7 on the Custodial/Grounds/Warehouse Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school.

Responsibilities

• Work with hand tools to dig ditches, trenches, and other excavations.
• Maintain shrub beds, flower beds, lawns, and other required area.
• Assist in applying fertilizers, weed, and ground sprays as required.
• Remove, transfer, and lay sod as needed.
• Operate power tools and equipment including trucks, tractors, etc.
• Handle power equipment such as mowers, edgers, sod cutters, and pruning equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance work on grounds such as aerating, trimming, pruning, seeding as required.
• Perform in snow removal as assigned.
• Observe safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Ability to handle power equipment such as mowers, edgers, sod cutters, pruning equipment, and snow blowers.
• Physical strength and ability to perform strenuous outside work. Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Related education preferred.
• Related work experience required with parks, golf courses, and large institutional work experience.
• Basic horticulture knowledge and ability.
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with other people and to sustain employment.
• Demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and staff in a positive and professional manner.
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
• Possession of fertilizer and spray licenses preferred.
• Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/314) as negotiated.
• Benefits Highlights:
  

  • The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
    • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
  • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
    • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
  • See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/2253
• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/938