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Work Year: 260 or 261

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: Range I-J

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Grounds

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager

FTE: 1.0 (8 hours)

START DATE: As soon as possible after hire

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Employees in this classification are responsible for cleanliness, upkeep, and general care of District grounds. The primary responsibility is to provide students, staff, and community with a safe, comfortable, & clean environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine and use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to reduce exposure to, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens, heights, chemicals, vehicle safety, propane and other equipment when appropriate
• Operate and maintain gasoline/diesel & power equipment (including but not limited to large grounds equipment-6-10 ft deck riding mowers, tractors, chain saws, sprayers, and other grounds related machines/equipment/tools). In addition to carpentry and mechanic tools.
• Complete required safety & maintenance checklists: perform duties associated with checklists; accurately keep records of schedules, labor, materials, & chemicals; use good judgment and follow safety guidelines for care and upkeep of District properties.
• Perform all aspects of landscaping, upkeep, pest irradiation, irrigation, and other associated property upkeep.
• Adhere to schedules: plan, provide, prioritize, and organize work in an efficient & timely manner.
• Operate district vehicles (trucks, trailers, and vans).
• Maintain proper pruning, care, planting of plants, trees, shrubs and grass.
• Repair and upkeep of irrigation systems.
• Follow instructions on chemicals, equipment, procedures, schedules, and timelines, fill out order forms, accident reports, and any necessary documents to perform the duties in this position.
• Application, storage, and safe use of all chemicals/pesticides.
• Read, write, and/or comprehend Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Read blue prints, schematics, diagrams and operation manuals.
• Ensure energy conservation practices are in use.
• Comply with District procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and neat personal appearance; follow District uniform/dress code guidelines.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists building head custodians and maintenance staff as necessary as determined by supervisor.
• Attend in-service trainings.
• Attend staff meetings
• May need to substitute/work in schools in a custodial position when shortages in staff require it. There will be certain times during the day or year that require work inside the school (ie: lunch duty, gym floor finishing, athletic sets ups, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Knowledge of common plant/turf diseases, insects, pests, and methods used to control them.
• Follow written or oral instructions with minimal repetition and supervision.
• Customer service & interpersonal skills: properly respond to requests; adjust schedules to meet the needs of the building; provide or ask for help to complete tasks/repairs; effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and community including diverse cultures, backgrounds, and languages; work harmoniously with others.
• Time management skills for providing and producing sufficient work.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new programs, systems and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision & guide less skilled employees.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all times, remain alert at all times, recognize and appropriately respond to emergencies as well as routine safety concerns, must be able to recognize and effectively resolve risks to students or other customers within the area.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Hold a current Oregon or Washington Driver's license.
• Maintain personal vehicle insurance at all times in a level acceptable to the District; must maintain an acceptable driving record as defined by the District and must be able to be insured by District's vehicle insurance policy.
• Hold or acquire upon employment a valid first aid card and maintain throughout employment.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• 
  High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Hold or obtain a pesticide license with-in 6 months of employment.
• Two years of horticulture or landscape and maintenance experience and/or formal education.

Further Required Training:

• Within one year following determination of need by the district, obtain and maintain current Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification (CPSI)

OR

• Within 180 days following determination of need by the district, obtain and/or maintain one or all of the following pesticide category licenses: School IPM, Turf and Ornamental-Insecticide and Fungicide, Turf and Ornamental-Herbicide, IIHS Moss Control, IIHS General Pest, IIHS Structural Pest.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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.
• Work is subject to a variety of temperatures, extreme weather conditions, loud noises, and dusty conditions.
• Be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist, reach, pull, grasp and use fine motor skills including hand manipulation.
• Sit or ride on large grounds mowers, tractors, and other equipment for 6-8 hours in a day.
• Occasionally (up to 33% of the day) climb ladders, balance, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb to gym ceiling heights, use scaffolding, walk roofs, and climb in to and out of boiler rooms.
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 51.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 12 month assignment on the I range of the Classified Salary Schedule. The employee shall advance to the J range of the Classified Salary Schedule after completion of (2) supervisor approved training (see Further Required Training).

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

A new employee shall be allowed up to (4) four years experience on the salary schedule, based on actual years of experience on a job of like responsibilites and skills. The highest hourly rate for a new employee would be $23.36 per hour.