Maintenance Specialist Grounds 1

Maintenance Specialist - Grounds

Job Title:Maintenance Specialist - Grounds Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Bargaining Group: IUOE FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: 260 days/8 hours per day

Experience / Certifications:

• WSDA Public Operator License to include the following areas of licensing:
  • Turf and Ornamental Weed
  • Rights-of-Way Weed
  • Ornamental Insect & Disease Control
  • PCO General
  • *Licenses required within 90 days of date of employment
• Turf Management (or comparable) Certificate Degree Training or Experience (Required)
• Valid Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability (Required upon first day of employment)

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance the job of Grounds 1 was established for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and/or recreational activities (e.g. track football graduation etc.); applying pesticides; and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Applies pesticides for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply turf management strategies to promote healthy grounds playing surfaces and playground spaces that conserve water minimize chemical use minimize erosion and beautify district grounds.
• Be responsible for preparation of fields track courts and grounds for athletic extra-curricular and other public events as necessary.
• Perform snow removal services as warranted and as assigned by the addition monitor and maintain walkways and parking areas in as snow and ice free a condition as reasonably possible on a daily basis.
• Paint exterior surfaces on grounds equipment fences etc. to maintain and improve the beauty of the grounds and protect against surface/structure deterioration.
• Performs and assists in all manner of playground and playing field work which includes but is not limited to fencing sandboxes bark rubber mulch asphalt and concrete play areas parking areas paths and walkways.
• Assists other grounds and maintenance workers as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring that department and building grounds and maintenance needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Cleans landscaped areas and other District locations as needed and/or assigned (e.g. playgrounds parking lots sports fields stadiums etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that assigned areas remain safe and functional and removing trash and debris.
• Maintains landscaping grounds fences etc. (e.g. cleaning pruning mowing snow removal etc.) for the purpose of maintaining around District locations in an aesthetic safe and functional manner.
• Monitors sprinkler systems and landscaped areas (e.g. school grounds sports fields etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs and providing an attractive environment.
• Assist in repairs of irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves wiring O-ring electronic timers switches timer motors panels etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Operates a variety of grounds keeping equipment (e.g. mowers back hoes dump trucks bobcats trenchers etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District grounds.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs as needed (e.g. grounds keeping equipment shop areas etc.) for the purpose of ensuring needed equipment is available in a safe operating condition.
• Plants (and as necessary removes) a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns shrubbery flowers etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Requests materials supplies equipment and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. tools equipment supplies landscaping materials etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Serve as a part of cleaning or maintenance crews during school vacation periods holiday periods and inclement weather as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform maintenance of sprayers mowers weed eaters hand tools etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Math Requirement:

• Perform basic math simple fractions such as measurements ability to perform addition subtraction multiplication division without using a calculator.
• Calculator use

Language Requirement:

• Ability to give and receive written and verbal instructions
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to speak to small groups
• Ability to complete reports

Reasoning Requirement:

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with sweval variables
• Think quickly to address situations
• Attention to detail is essential

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Clarkston School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race religion creed color national origin age honorably-discharged veteran or military status sex sexual orientation gender expression or identity marital status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Harassment Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator Thaynan Knowlton Superintendent 1294 Chestnut Street Clarkston WA 99403 ; Title IX Civil Rights Equity and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Rebecca Lockhart Executive Director of Student Services 1294 Chestnut Street Clarkston WA 99403 .

Required Experience:

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