What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener/Grounds Worker - 20269208 position at Maintenance & Operations?
*Hourly Wage Range: $30.28/hr - $32.13/hr
Hours per Day: - 8.0
Days per Year:- 260
**Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 6:30pm
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
A. Job Title: B. Classification:
Gardener/Grounds Worker IUOE - R
C. Reports to: D. Working Title:
Director of Maintenance
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Performs routine maintenance work for upkeep of outdoor grounds, play surfaces, structures, and facilities. Performs minor repair and renovation work and assists in major work. This position is subject to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) drug & alcohol testing as provided by District Policy 5259.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains ornamental grass areas, sports fields, play fields, undeveloped grass areas, shrub beds, flower beds, trees, and landscaped areas using hand power tools and equipment, and chemicals.
2. Maintains and prepares athletic fields and other sports surfaces for use including slicing, thatching, rolling, dragging, layout and relining.
3. Sweeps, edges, relines and applies chemicals to maintain parking lots, tennis courts, basketball courts, artificial turf fields, tracks, play areas, and roadways.
4. Removes and disposes of trees, vegetation, and debris.
5. Trims and prunes shrubs and small trees.
6. Safely and courteously operate assigned District vehicles, heavy equipment and small equipment.
7. Performs minor repair work and assists in the major construction and repair of playground equipment, small structures, drainage systems, sewer systems, and irrigation systems, including trenching and backfilling for underground utilities.
8. Determines need for and obtains necessary supplies, tools, and equipment for assigned work orders.
9. Prepares reports, maintains records, and assists in documenting changes to as-built drawings.
10. Assists other crafts in the performance of job duties.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
1. Four (4) years of recent successful gardener experience.
2. Successful completion of two (2) years of related trade school may substitute for two years of experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, patrons and community contacts.
2. Ability to correctly and safely use common gardener hand tools.
3. Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance equipment, including blowers, edgers, riding mowers, farm tractors and light vehicles.
4. Ability to work outside for prolonged time periods in adverse weather conditions and difficult ground conditions, including sewage clean-up.
5. Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height and perform all normal pulling, pushing and lifting activities.
6. Ability to learn basic restroom housekeeping.
Certification and Licenses
1. Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Air Brakes and proof of a safe driving record demonstrated by a current 5 year drivers extract.
2. Must obtain valid Public Operator’s Pesticide License for weed, insect and disease control within 180 days of hire date.
3. Pre-employment drug test
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
1. Six (6) years of recent, successful gardener grounds working experience.
2. Educational training in landscaping or horticulture.
3. Knowledge of small engine repair.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in and around District facilities. Ability to operate blower, edger, riding mower, farm tractor and light vehicles; lift 50 pounds; work outside in all types of weather; work at heights over 6 feet; and sit and stand for extended periods of time are all required.
FLSA: Non-Exempt AFFILIATION: IUOE
JOB CLASS: Grounds WORK YEAR: 260
*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.
** Shifts are subject to change.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.
Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154