What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job # 23131 - Groundskeeper - Facilities Department position at Lebanon Community Schools?
This position will start on June 17, 2024.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Criminal history clearance.
- Valid Oregon Driver's License and evidence of insurability.
- Oregon pesticide license if required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of application, storage and safe use of chemicals and pesticides.
- Demonstrated knowledge of common plant, turf diseases, insect pests and control methods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of irrigation systems and proper irrigation methods.
- Pass Physical Capacities assessment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide safe and attractive ground facilities on which students can learn, play and develop and employees can work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans the care for all lawn areas including athletic fields by watering, mowing, seeding, fertilizing and spraying as needed.
- Provides care for hedges, shrubs, trees, including pruning, trimming, disease and pest control. Plant seeds, bulbs and annuals as needed. Provides care for them throughout their growing season.
- Maintains repair of grounds related equipment and vehicles.
- Installs and repairs fences.
- Assists with snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entryways and driveways. Spreads sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping.
- Responds to any grounds related emergency that arises as requested.
- Performs safety inspections on district grounds and related grounds equipment and vehicles. Prepares reports as required.
- Works harmoniously with others and communicates effectively (both orally & in writing) with students, parents and staff.
- duties involve hand-eye and foot coordination in carrying, positioning, grasping and operating a variety of hand and power tools.
- Examines equipment and ready instructions and blueprints.
- Drives district vehicles including large and small mowers, tractors and spray rigs with or without trailers.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants must apply through our District Office website at: https://lebanonor.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx . Salary as per negotiated union contract agreement. For more information, please contact Bryan Eilers, Director of Facilities at: bryan.eilers@lebanon.k12.or.us
The district's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as
required by law and will require applicants to provide certification4 of eligibility for
preference, in addition to other requested materials.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be
provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human
Resources Office at (541) 259-8972 for additional information or assistance.
Speech/hearing impaired applicants may contact the District for help through the
Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (800)735-9200. Spanish
Voice/TTY#: 1-800-735-3896
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4 See verification of Veteran's Preference (OAR 839-006-0465). An applicant claiming
veteran’s or disabled veteran's preference will submit a copy of their Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a certification that
the veteran is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under
honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the
certification. A disabled veteran may also submit a copy of their letter from the US
Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form
214/215 or a certification that the veteran is expected to be medically separated
from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the
submission of the certification.
Lebanon Community School District is an equal opportunity employee.
The District reserves the right to transfer employee to another position and/or site.
