NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
Elma School District
209 Athletics Groundskeeper

Date Posted: 09-08-2026

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$30.41 - $34.99 per hour
Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

Mon – Fri; 8 hours per day
209 days per year

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Summary:

The Elma School District Athletic Grounds Keeper must be self-motivated and have pride in the Elma School District and the appearance of our facilities.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Valid Washington State Driver License
Must have the ability to problem solve situations and be self-reliant
Able to produce a high volume of work with good quality
Ability to work with the Athletic Director, Maintenance Supervisor, co-workers, other administration, coaching staffs and students
Demonstrate a basic knowledge and aptitude for lawn/turf care and maintenance
Have a willingness to attend necessary training or workshops to increase grounds care knowledge
Physical stamina and strength to perform in work areas
Possess the physical ability to perform grounds tasks. Must be able to:
- hook-up tractor attachments, load equipment and fertilizer bags weighing 80 or more pounds periodically through the shift
- withstand bouncing and jostling of tractor operation for four or more hours per day
- withstand vibration and arm/shoulder strain of gas weed eater operation for four or more hours per day
Willingness to accept changes in work hours and schedules
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr Christopher R. Nesmith cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher,kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith,cnesmith@eagles.edu