Maintenance and Grounds Technician

The first screening consideration will go to applicants with a complete application submitted by 6 / 2 / 2024

POSITION SUMMARY : This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upgrade of all District grounds, fields and outdoor facilities and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mow, trim, and edge lawn and turf areas.
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields including game preparation.
• Weed and clean planting areas.
• Renovate, repair, and upgrade turf areas for both sports and ornamental turf applications.
• Maintain and install irrigation.
• Install and repair fences and signs.
• Inspect, repair, and install playground and athletic equipment.
• Remove snow both by shovel and plow.
• Select, mix, and safely apply pesticides and herbicides.
• Load, unload, and safely transport equipment on trucks and trailers.
• Operate all types of grounds equipment.
• Work safely around children and adults; know and follow safety and health regulations and related District guidelines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and prioritize the use of time and resources in an efficient and effective manner
• Order, organize, and maintain required parts and supply inventories
• Consult and negotiate with building administrators and staff to accomplish maintenance needs of the facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Three (3) years of experience working in the commercial grounds, landscaping, mechanical or a related field. Other combinations of experience and / or education will be considered

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must currently hold or be able to obtain a State of Washington Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application Certificate

Must have a basic understanding of computer, phone, and e-mail skills

Excellent safety record

History of positive evaluations and good recommendations

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance

Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis and follow District procedures for reporting all absences

KNOWLEDGE OF :

Field preparation and game regulations

Irrigation systems and installation

Operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment used in maintaining grounds

Safety regulations for equipment use

ABILITY TO :

Follow written and oral directions and instructions

Work as a self-directed member of the District maintenance team; perform tasks with minimal supervision

Maintain excellent customer service skills

Establish and maintain a cooperative and effective working relationship with staff, students, co-workers, and supervisors

Demonstrate the physical stamina and ability necessary to perform the responsibilities of the job

Be able to use hand and power tools necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities

Be able to use gas powered equipment, ex. Blowers, mowers, chainsaws, trimmers etc

Demonstrate skills in organization of time, materials, and equipment to work in an efficient, thorough manner.

Be able to work alone, as needed, or with teams of two or more.

Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with others.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY :

Knowledge / awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to Each Scholar : A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly sit, stand and walk, drive, stoop, bend neck and back, hold, use hands for repetitive grasping and gripping, and pushing / pulling.

The employee is occasionally required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation, climb stairs / ladder, lift and reach overhead.

The employee is required to see, hear, speak, write and keyboard. The employee must constantly lift / carry up to 10 lbs and must frequently lift / carry up to 35 lbs and occasionally lift / carry up to 50 lbs.

The employee is occasionally required to push / pull a maximum force of 400 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to work outdoors in what may at times be extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, wet, windy, dirty, and snowy or frozen conditions.

This position may be exposed to high noise levels; required to work at heights, and / or may be called out after hours for emergencies.

The position requires operating dangerous mechanical systems and / or machines, exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, and high voltage.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedule typically is Monday through Friday, day shift or as otherwise determined by the District.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Maintenance and Operations Manager

REPRESENTATION

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

Level L on the IUOE Salary Schedule -

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Updated 8 / 21

Disclaimer

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification.

They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.