What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant position at BANKS SCHOOL DISTRICT?
*NOTE - Applicants must apply through the Frontline portal on the District website in order to be considered.
Overview
As a Groundskeeper/Maintenance Assistant, you’ll keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and welcoming while supporting routine property maintenance. You’ll work with landscaping and maintenance equipment, care for plants and lawns, and help address seasonal needs. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, practical problem-solving, and varied tasks.
Responsibilities
- Perform groundskeeping, lawn care, mowing, gardening, and landscape maintenance.
- Operate and care for hand tools, power tools, and grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment.
- Maintain irrigation systems; support horticulture and pesticide management practices according to applicable safety protocols.
- Assist with tree trimming, hardscape upkeep and general maintenance; construction experience can be useful.
- Follow safety protocols and keep work areas and equipment orderly. Your impact: Consistent grounds care helps visitors and property users enjoy safer, more attractive outdoor spaces.
Skills
- High School Diploma or the equivalent
- Hold a valid Oregon driver’s license or may be required to obtain one within 6 months
- One to three years of satisfactory employment in general maintenance, grounds and/or related skilled trade.
- Essential: Ability to perform outdoor work and follow safety protocols; practical groundskeeping, landscaping, and lawn care skills.
- Familiarity with mechanical tasks, hand and power tools, mowing, irrigation, and grounds maintenance equipment operation.
- Knowledge of plant identification, horticulture, gardening, and pesticide management practices.
- Preferred: Experience with construction, hardscape, tree trimming, snow plowing, or irrigation systems.
- The ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate harmoniously with students, parents, contractors and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
To Apply, please complete an application through the District's Job page: https://www.applitrack.com/banksschool/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=363
Pay: $23.52 - $28.92 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29