1017-2025 Lead Grounds

Lead Grounds

District Wide

8hours per day (6:30 am - 3:00 pm) Monday-Friday

Start and end times are subject to variation based upon changing needs

(60 work days probation for new employees)
Rate of pay:34.30 - $39.37

Purpose Statement:

The Washougal School District is committed to attracting developing and retaining a highly qualified workforce that appreciates the diversity of our community and is committed to practices that are responsive to the needs of all students and families. The Washougal School District desires inclusive schools and classrooms that celebrate the diversity of our school and community. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world.

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor act as a working Lead. The Lead will assist the Facilities Supervisor in the structural department assign work daily and follow up on all work requests. The Lead will inspect completed projects and give daily and/or weekly reports to the Facilities Supervisor.

The job of Grounds Lead is done for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s and athletic fields for students staff and the public to ensure they are safe comfortable and in good working order; applying required herbicides; ensuring availability of required equipment;protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and/or recreational activities; and leading other employees ensuring assignments are completed in a safe proper and timely manner.

This job reports to the Facilities Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Evaluate install repair and maintain landscape (e.g. lawns shrubbery trees courtyards flower beds rakes leaves pick up trash etc.).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain all site grounds (e.g. storm drains parking lots walkways etc.).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain athletic fields (e.g. apply fertilizer sand seed field stripping weeding dugout maintenance etc.).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain irrigation systems and components (familiarity with Hunter and Rain Bird irrigation system components and full and half rotor irrigation heads).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain synthetic turf (e.g. sweeping debris removal turf repair etc.).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain track surface (e.g. sweeping debris removal track surface repair etc.).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain playgrounds and playground equipment (e.g. trash pickup safety inspections to include surfacing and equipment).
• Evaluate install repair and maintain district fences.
• Remove ice snow and debris from storm damage as necessary (hand tools and snow plow).
• Coordinates with Principals and coaches for the purposes of adjusting irrigation schedules and field preparation etc.
• Safely operate equipment (e.g. trucks tractors mowers backhoe tandem axle trailer etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District grounds.
• Maintain accurate records and be able to prepare reports for the purpose of documenting pesticide application as required by state and federal requirements.
• Order materials supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools equipment supplies sand rocks fertilizer etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job sites and/or other District activities.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assign work orders to the grounds department and follow through on work requests.
• Lead other grounds employees for the purpose of ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe proper and timely manner.
• Give estimates on work projects. Provide Facilities Manager with cost estimates on work projects which exceed daily spending allowances and/or projects that require multiple team members or contractors.
• Review preventative maintenance procedures for efficiency on a routine basis using the agreed upon method (e.g. spreadsheet).
• Assist in developing protocols and procedures to facilitate a productive and proactive grounds work force.
• Assist the Facilities Supervisor in personnel related activities including review of time sheets providing input to the supervisor on the performance evaluations (employee will not review other employee evaluations) employee training safety procedures and record keeping.
• Meets regularly with the Facilities Supervisor to review and prioritize facility needs.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Other Functions

• Assists other grounds and maintenance personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors weed whacker mowers blowers hand & power tools etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read technical information a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job which includes: safety practices and procedures; methods practices tools and materials used in landscape maintenance and related repairs; fertilization techniques weed control lawn care pruning and landscape design; use of SDSs.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; collate data; use job-related equipment safely. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined and similarprocesses; and utilize equipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related working with others problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines and sometimes independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; basic mechanical aptitudes; adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working under time constraints; working as part of a team with frequent interruptions; maintaining confidentiality communicating with diverse groups.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget and/or financial guidelines; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is sometimes required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stopping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting 35% walking and 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.

Experience A minimum of five years of experience involving commercial landscape maintenance is preferred.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Non specified

Certificates & Licenses

Valid Washington State Drivers License

Valid First Aid/CPR Certification

Forklift Operators Certificate - must obtain within 12 months

WSDA Pesticide Applicator License - within 12 months of hire date - WSD will cover associated expenses if funding is available

Certified Playground Safety Inspector - within 24 months of hire date - WSD will cover associated expenses if funding is available.

Lift training - WSD will cover associated expenses if funding is available

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

WA State Misconduct Clearance

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Washougal 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 gender identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal 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 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey 4855 Evergreen Way Washougal WA 98671 ;
Title IX Officer: Brian Wilde 1201 39th St. Washougal WA 98671 ;

Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey 4855 Evergreen Way Washougal WA 98671 .