United Community Action Network is currently recruiting for 2 Part-Time Grounds Maintenance Positions. Six-month Duration

The positions work 20 Hours per Week and is non-exempt. This seasonal, 6 month Position helps maintain the grounds and landscaped area of UCAN-owned properties.

The United Community Action Network (UCAN) is a poverty fighting non-profit located in Southern Oregon. Founded in 1969 by low-income community organizers, UCAN now operates programming across four departments, delivering programs to equip our neighbors experiencing the symptoms of poverty with resources and opportunities to help them reach their full social, civic, and economic potential. Our dedicated and energetic employees provide essential and supportive services to individuals and families. We take pride in caring for our communities each and every day.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with the seasons, provide a variety of grounds maintenance duties, such as: planting, fertilize, weed, water, prune, sweep, rake, spread bark mulch or peat moss, blow leaves, pick up litter, etc. Cut, fertilize, water and restore lawns. Position requires consistent and reliable attendance.
• Assist Facility Maintenance personnel with housing turn-overs when requested.
• Perform corrective maintenance to agency buildings; such as: basic irrigation repairs, maintain signage, clean gutters and downspouts; clean parking lots and dumpster areas; clean drain catches; maintain underground watering systems. Power wash building siding, sidewalks and parking areas. Clean laundry rooms and clean and re-stock restrooms at apartment sites.
• Remove ice/snow, leaves, and dead or diseased trees. Paint or refinish outdoor furniture and parking lot stripes and numbers. Pick up litter around facilities and empty trashcans as needed.
• Operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to duty, such as: gas-powered mowers, tillers, electric clippers and edgers. Perform basic maintenance and repair to equipment.
• Work independently or as a team to co complete jobs as assigned. Operate a full-size van with and without trailer attached to transport materials required to complete assigned work. Clean and maintain working area, work van and trailer.