Substitute Groundskeeper 1/Groundskeeper

Woodland Public Schools - Substitute Groundskeeper 1/Groundskeeper

We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

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Benefits:Position Title: Substitute Groundskeeper 1/Groundskeeper
Posting #: 3723
Location: All schools
Days/Hrs: Varied
Start Date: 7/8/2026
Pay Schedule: $26.37 per hour

Job Summary: The Groundskeeper 1 works under the direction of Groundskeeper 2 and the Director of Facilities and Safety to keep the district's grounds in a state of operating excellence. Ensure that the grounds present no problems or interruptions to educational programs and promote a culture of landscaping excellence. This includes grounds maintenance, minor repairs, and regular maintenance to facilities. The Groundskeeper 1 assists toward the accomplishment of the mission of the Woodland Public Schools of preparing students for career, life, and college so that they can become responsible and successful citizens.

Qualifications:

• Recent Groundskeeping or Landscaping experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of Grounds practices
• Understanding of safety protocols associated with various fertilizers and other chemicals
• Understanding of the use and need for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Understand the usage and location of SDS (safety data sheets)
• Ability to work around children and present a positive role model
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisors
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, and others
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure pertinent to the job
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Ability to safely work above ground from ladders
• Regular and punctual attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Other Requirements:

• Ability to cooperate with people of all ages
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs
• Regular and punctual attendance

Preferred:

• Previous experience with hand tools and power equipment, including snow blowers, leaf blowers, shovels, a power mower, and hand tools

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to the Groundskeeper Assistant's essential duties and responsibilities, the Groundskeeper 1 shall:

• Operate tractor and PTO attachments
• Clean and repair gutters and downspouts
• Complete scheduled equipment on landscaping equipment
• Winterize landscaping equipment
• Distribute consumable supplies as needed
• Deice sidewalks, ramps, and parking areas as needed
• Set up stadium and outdoor areas for events as directed
• Grade gravel roads as needed
• Fertilize fields as needed
• Repair irrigation systems as needed
• Deploy roof moss control as needed
• Trim Bushes and trees as needed
• Empty exterior trash receptacles
• Disperse food deliveries to all schools
• Move deliveries and packages throughout the district
• Remove graffiti when identified or found
• Attend meetings as required for training and communication
• Identify and correct safety deficiencies when they are identified or found
• Comply with the school district's regulations and the local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash and recyclable materials
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor

Other Expectations:

• Work Habits
  • Performs duties efficiently
  • Utilizes time appropriately
  • Maintains an organized and safe work area
  • Ensures confidentiality of Information
  • Adheres to regulations
  • Produces quality work
  • Completes work on schedule
  • Shows Initiative
  • Demonstrates flexibility
  • Uses safety equipment when appropriate
  • Adapts and incorporates program and policy changes
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Shows respect for others
  • Shows sensitivity to the needs of others
  • Displays effective listening skills
  • Communicates problems and concerns effectively and courteously
• Dependability
  • Works independently of close supervision
  • Maintains an acceptable attendance record
  • Arrives on time and ready to work
• Attitude
  • Demonstrates a positive feeling for work
  • Accepts difficult assignments
  • Accepts supervision re: direction, improvement
  • Acts professionally on the job site
• Technical Skills
  • Maintains and operates equipment
  • Performs assigned cleaning tasks
  • Follows appropriate safety guidelines
  • Maintains accurate reports/records
  • Demonstrates overall knowledge of job requirements
• Other
  • Wears proper clothing and footwear
  • Presents an appropriate appearance
  • Participates in and takes advantage of educational opportunities
  • Provides emergency assistance when needed
  • Reports major repair needs
  • During vacation periods or days when students and staff are not in the building, work with custodial/maintenance staff on mid-year and/or end-of-year cleaning, maintenance, and other assigned tasks
  • Lower U.S. flag and Washington State flag at the end of each student school day
  • Regularly communicate with the Director of Facilities and Safety and building administrators for things needing to be done (check the mailbox daily for messages)
  • Know the location of and how to operate all emergency shut-off equipment and security systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend head/neck, and use hands for repetitive grasping and for pushing/pulling. The employee occasionally is required to use their hands for fine finger manipulation. The employee is required to occasionally squat, kneel, climb stairs/ladder, reach overhead, lie down, crawl, and knee stand. The employee must frequently lift /carry up to 10 pounds and must occasionally lift/carry up to 60 pounds. The employee is required to push a maximum of 40 pounds and pull a maximum of 100 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors and is exposed to variable weather conditions, including rain, freezing weather, and hot and/or humid weather. There is potential exposure to debris when using a blower. The employee is expected to use chemical products and pesticides; the employee should not be sensitive or allergic to such materials. Personal protection equipment is required to be worn for pesticide application, including a dust mask, rubber clothing, gloves, rubber boots, and eye wear. Safety equipment is required to be worn when an employee is at risk for being struck, including a safety vest, hard hats, boots, and safety glasses. Eyeglasses must be worn when sharpening blades. Hearing protection, including earplugs, noise reduction earmuffs, and sometimes both, must be worn for the majority of tasks. The employee is expected to properly wear all personal protection provided by the District. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).