Facilities Landscaping

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (~70%)

• Maintain lawns, garden beds, trees, and shrubs, including mowing, trimming, edging, and pruning.
• Manage weeds and bark/mulch areas.
• Perform seasonal cleanups such as leaf removal, debris clearing, and storm-related cleanup.
• Maintain walkways, playgrounds, and outdoor common areas.
• Identify and report irrigation, drainage, or safety issues.
• Support snow/ice removal as needed.
• Safely operate Agency vehicles including towing small trailers.
• Safely operate zero turn mower and other landscaping power tools.
• Assist the coordination of small water systems, where applicable
• Collaborate with employees, vendors, contractors, and community partners on projects related to facilities and maintenance
• Demonstrate current health and safety practices during all projects and work-related tasks

Facility Maintenance & Repairs (~30%)

• Perform basic carpentry, drywall patching, painting, and minor repairs
• Repair or replace hardware, fixtures, shelving, and fencing.
• Assist with simple plumbing and electrical tasks within skill and code limits.
• Assemble and install equipment or furnishings.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests and assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain organized, safe workspaces and equipment.
• Move office and classroom furniture and equipment as needed.
• Participate in operations and all Agency meetings as required.
• Support Agency events with event set-up and tear down.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Program Participation and Team Member:

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner

• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives
• Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect

Code of Conduct:

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate

Training:

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping or outdoor maintenance required.
• Strong knowledge and skills in repair and maintenance of equipment, minor plumbing, minor electrical, furniture, fixtures, appliances, facilities systems, ground and structure, and use of tools common to the trade
• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the general public
• Ability to operate a computer for data entry, information retrieval, and timekeeping
• Ability to positively and respectfully interact with families of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to safely operate Agency vehicles.
• Ability to produce a satisfactory driving record for the previous three years that is acceptable to the Agency’s insurance company.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• Ability to possess and maintain current Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical which will test for:

o Ability to, without assistance, consistently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds; frequently move items up to 75 pounds

o Ability to, with assistance, occasionally move items 75 – 100 pounds; seldom move items over 100 pounds

o Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, sit, stand, twist, and reach

• This position entails:

• Movement throughout multiple work locations in different buildings. Will need to travel to a city or town other than assigned work location.
• Stand or sit at a workstation frequently during each shift.
• Regular crouching, bending, kneeling, standing, twisting, reaching, climbing, working from ladders at various heights, and operating a variety of hand and power tools. Occasionally work in confined spaces or under other adverse conditions and complete work under pressure to meet critical time frames.
• Push or pull a cart or hand truck.

Education and Experience:

• U.S. High School diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Competent in the use of basic construction and maintenance tools
• One-year facility maintenance experience preferred