MAINTENANCE WORKER 1- GROUNDS | Probationary | 8 Hrs | Maintenance and Custodial Services Department

MAINTENANCE WORKER 1

Maintenance and Custodial Services Department

Purpose:

The Maintenance Worker I Grounds helps maintain safe functional and visually appealing outdoor environments across Beaverton School District campuses. Under general supervision this position carries out routine landscaping turf maintenance hardscape cleaning and light outdoor equipment operation to support student staff and community use.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Grounds & Turf Care: Perform general grounds upkeep including mowing edging string-trimming leaf collection weeding and bed maintenance. Prune low trees and shrubs.
• Site Inspections & Hazard Removal: Inspect school grounds athletic fields and playgrounds for safety risks debris or damage; report hazards or repair needs to leadership.
• Equipment Operation & Care: Safely operate walk-behind/riding mowers blowers trimmers pressure washers and hand tools. Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment (e.g. fluid checks blade sharpening/cleaning).
• Hardscape & Facility Upkeep: Clear walkways parking lots and building entrances of litter leaves brush and ice/snow during severe weather.
• Support & General Maintenance: Assist higher-level maintenance personnel or trades with larger outdoor repair or landscape projects. Utilize the Districts electronic work order system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Basic experience operating groundskeeping tools or commercial lawn equipment preferred.
• Licensing: Valid Oregon or Washington drivers license.
• Skills: Ability to safely operate landscaping power tools follow multi-step written and verbal instructions and maintain standard safety practices.
• Clearance: Ability to pass a physical exam and a background check.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Requires prolonged walking standing bending and lifting moderate to heavy loads in all weather conditions. Frequent travel between District facilities

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Benefits
We invite you to visitBeavertons Benefits Websiteto learn more about our outstanding benefits package* which include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid sick leave. Three personal days per year.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management nutrition meditation and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are provided tuition reimbursement to be used for an advanced degree or certification; graduate undergraduate or Community College courses; workshops or conferences.
• Career Advancement Programs: University partnerships for career pathway opportunities.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes our Kickup Workplace Development.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Stipend for some competitive positions.

*Rules and considerations vary depending on the employees contract.

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2025-26 RateHourly Rate: $26.97071-$34.71737 5 days per week based on the number of calendar work days

Daily Work Schedule: 6:30am-3:00pm

Required Experience:

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