24-25 Grounds/Maintenance

POSITION:  GROUNDS/ MAINTENANCE, 8 hrs per day, 260 days

REPORTS TO:  Maintenance/Custodial Director

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance/Custodial Director; this position requires manual work relating to maintaining the school district’s facilities and grounds. This position requires knowledge and skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and grounds care. Performs a variety of skilled task to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for students, staff, parents and the general public.  Must have the ability to be flexible to changing job situations in a cooperative manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement and assist with all repairs.
• Ability to perform electrical repairs, change ballast, switches, and fixtures.             
• Ability to perform plumbing repairs, unclog drains, repair or replace fixtures.
• Ability to perform carpentry, frame walls, hang doors, finish work and cabinetry.
• Ability to operate and repair district irrigation pumps and systems.          
• Perform pruning on shrubbery and trees.
• Participates in weed control
• Ability to operate and maintain Maintenance/Grounds equipment, lifts, mowers, snow plows, tractors and other misc. equipment.
• Ability to operate snow removal equipment during winter months.
• Ability to work various shifts hours to complete the task. (snow removal, irrigation, emergencies etc.)
• Ability to perform sanitary, custodial and housekeeping tasks as required.
• Must be able to work independently when necessary.
• Must be able to take directions, follow orders and be punctual.
• Must exhibit the ability, attitude and appearance that will withstand constant public scrutiny.         
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have knowledge and skills to perform various electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grounds care tasks, and the equipment used in maintaining the lawns and the building facilities.
• Must be willing to accept direction from Maintenance/Custodial Director and Grounds Forman, and be able to perform above assignments with minimum amount of supervision.
• Ability to interact positively and confidently with students, staff and the general public.
• Remains flexible under changing needs and circumstances; effectively communicates and cooperates with custodial personnel and building staff to meet needs and accomplish work-related task.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders (step ladders or extension ladders to a height of 40 feet or the use of the district lifts).
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to personally provide footwear, clothing and foul weather gear
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information consistent with the District ethical guidelines
• Must have excellent moral character and be able to get along with children and adults.
• Must have and maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold or willing to obtain Washington State Public Applicator license.
• Successful WSP and FBI fingerprint/background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of a safe driving record demonstrated by a current 5 year drivers extract.
• Completion, submission and positive results from Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure
• Authorization and Release of Information form relating to prior employment
• This position may require a skills assessment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Hours may vary depending on district needs.  Requires sitting, turning, lifting, pulling, and pushing objects using proper lifting, pulling, and pushing techniques weighing 50 lbs.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs from floor to chest.  Must be able to use fingers, hands, arms, legs, vision, hearing, sit or stand for prolonged period of time.  Routinely requires dexterity and balance.  Requires driving in normal and adverse weather conditions.  May be exposed to inclement weather.  May be required to drive in congested areas for extended periods.  Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach, carry, push, stoop, crouch and hear.  Far and near visual acuity, depth perception.  Requires mental concentration under various traffic and road conditions.  i.e. parking lot snow removal.  Requires occasional work on evenings and weekends.  Exposures will include exposure to dust, fumes, infectious diseases, occasional noise, and various road and traffic conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The current opening will be a classified, represented position for a total of 40 hours per week, year-round, with holidays, vacation, sick leave, and salary in accordance with the Ellensburg School District Public School  Employee agreement.

BENEFITS:  Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority 

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

 State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

190 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply

Ellensburg 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 or 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: Title IX Coordinator and and Section 504 Coordinator,Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Civil Rights Coordinator, 509-925-8007, Alexis.Haberman@esd401.org 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

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