TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33
621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512
360-709-7020

SUBSTITUTE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER
Various locations
Days/Hours vary dependent on needs of the District

Rate of Pay: $26.04 hour
Continuing Position
Benefit Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED, Valid Washington State Driver’s license and State/FBI background clearance required. Two years of experience in turf management, heavy equipment operation, or irrigation system installation/repair is preferred.

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds and direction of the Grounds Coordinator, serve as a member of the district grounds maintenance team on an as needed basis; performing routine tasks necessary to the preparation, maintenance and repair of the district grounds and playground equipment. Performs a wide variety of routine and preventative maintenance grounds duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate hand tools and motorized equipment, including but not limited to: weed trimmers, power edgers, hand mowers, riding mowers, fertilizer spreaders, grass seeders, hedge trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, sump pumps, and wood chippers. Must be able to drive a pickup and tow a trailer.
Use technology, computers and programs for operation of SafeSchools, Outlook, Skyward/Qmlativ, and K12 software
Mow, line trim, edge, and perform general landscaping on school district property
Blow down parking lots
Pressure wash
Prepare and line athletic playing fields for practices and games
Assist fulltime staff with playground repairs
Assist fulltime staff with herbicide spraying and fertilizing
Prune shrubs, hedges and trees
Rake, sweep and remove leaves and debris from school grounds
Maintain and repair signs, gates, fences, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, tracks, tennis courts, flag poles and storm drain/retention pond systems
Clean gutters
Litter/garbage removal
Assist with loading, unloading, and moving of supplies, debris, and materials
Flower bed maintenance
Maintain assigned district vehicles and equipment
Plant or transplant bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubs
Apply ice melt and assist with snow removal during winter months.
Assist fulltime staff with the maintenance and repairs of irrigation equipment and systems
Provide warehouse assistance, including moving surplus and district furniture.
Painting exterior surfaces
Graffiti removal
Protect the facilities, resources and interests of the district regarding pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Know and observe good safety procedures; maintain safe working conditions; comply with safety rules and regulations
Follow efficient and safe work protocols and plans of action to insure the safety of self and others
Insure safe and proper use of District's vehicles and equipment
Obtain and maintain all licenses and certificates necessary to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities
Must be punctual and dependable, able to work and communicate effectively with others, have ability to perform heavy physical labor
Duties include working outside in variable weather conditions and seasons.
Follow directions from Supervisory staff and Tumwater School District policies and procedures
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Tumwater School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Washington State law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact EdJobsNW at (360) 464-6855 or email EdJobsNW@esd113.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides 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 Compliance Officer – Meagan Dawson, 360-709-7030, meagan.dawson@tumwater.k12.wa.us, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Title IX Coordinator – Wendy Bromley, 360-709-7020, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator – Deena Alley, 360-709-7030, deena.alley@tumwater.k12.wa.us, 621 Linwood Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.

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