Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of experience in grounds work desired.
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
Ability to pass state and federal back-ground check.
Ability to conduct yourself in a calm and professional manner when working with and around contractors, school employees, public and students.
Ability to do heavy manual labor.
Ability to perform basic building maintenance and painting.
Demonstrate ability to follow directions and to follow through efficiently and independently on assigned tasks.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and access computerized records and information.
Must be flexible and possess the ability to react rapidly to changes in the daily work plan.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Maintaining sports fields
Arborist license
Applicator license
Experience with irrigation
License/certification or experience with plumping, electrical and/or HVAC

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate grounds maintenance needs and report to maintenance director, including cost and time estimates as well as equipment and material needs.
Develop appropriate work schedules and record keeping for such things as spraying, fertilizing, mowing, fuel, and lube and service of equipment.
Maintain irrigation lines.
Operate all types of power and hand tools related to grounds work.
In a timely manner, perform routine grounds work such as:
- Mow and edge lawns, clean all sidewalks, and parking lots.
- Spray lawns, border areas, and fertilize.
- Clean and maintain flower beds and border areas, such as fence lines, ditches, and around buildings. Also maintain gravel driveways and parking lots.
- Drag, mow, and line fields for athletic events.
- Irrigate lawns, flower beds, and athletic fields.
- Pick up litter and empty trash cans as required.
- Maintain playground areas and related equipment to insure safe use. Make monthly inspections of all play equipment keeping accurate records, effecting needed repairs, and reporting deficiencies to the Director of Maintenance.
- To assure equipment is in good operating condition, keep a record of the hours each piece of equipment is used. Keep a maintenance log on each piece of equipment, logging service information such as fuel, lube, hours, miles, blade sharpening, v-belt, etc.
- Keep shop and vehicle well stocked, organized, and regularly cleaned.
Perform varied building maintenance and painting work, maintaining accurate records as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
Project an image of professionalism through appearance, cooperation, compatibility, punctuality and enthusiasm.
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Required to work in an office setting and to work outdoors; may be exposed to inclement weather; requires sustained physical effort, such as frequent standing, lifting, walking, stooping, digging, twisting, climbing ladders up to 20 feet, using an aerial lift that extends up to 40 feet high, guiding and/or carrying of materials or equipment up to 60 lbs; may periodically handle hazardous and toxic chemicals and pesticides; required to be able to drive a truck/vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions., supplies, material or equipment; complete various reports as directed and perform related duties as assigned/required.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, as administered by the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirements Systems TERS plan, as well as the Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive paid leave annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester 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 identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Justin Black (360) 273-9242, jblack@rochester.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Kelsey Lincoln (360) 273-5534, klincoln@rochester.wednet.edu; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley (360) 273-5536, lstaley@rochester.wednet.edu. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.

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