Gardener/Grounds Worker - 20269206

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Hourly Wage Range: $30.28/hr - $32.13/hr Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 6:30pm Job Title: Gardener/Grounds Worker IUOE - R Reports to: Director of Maintenance Summary of Assignment: Performs routine maintenance work for upkeep of outdoor grounds, play surfaces, structures, and facilities. Performs minor repair and renovation work and assists in major work. This position is subject to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) drug & alcohol testing as provided by District Policy 5259. Essential Functions Maintains ornamental grass areas, sports fields, play fields, undeveloped grass areas, shrub beds, flower beds, trees, and landscaped areas using hand power tools and equipment, and chemicals. Maintains and prepares athletic fields and other sports surfaces for use including slicing, thatching, rolling, dragging, layout and relining. Sweeps, edges, relines and applies chemicals to maintain parking lots, tennis courts, basketball courts, artificial turf fields, tracks, play areas, and roadways. Removes and disposes of trees, vegetation, and debris. Trims and prunes shrubs and small trees. Safely and courteously operate assigned District vehicles, heavy equipment and small equipment. Performs minor repair work and assists in the major construction and repair of playground equipment, small structures, drainage systems, sewer systems, and irrigation systems, including trenching and backfilling for underground utilities. Determines need for and obtains necessary supplies, tools, and equipment for assigned work orders. Prepares reports, maintains records, and assists in documenting changes to as-built drawings. Assists other crafts in the performance of job duties. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Four (4) years of recent successful gardener experience. Successful completion of two (2) years of related trade school may substitute for two years of experience. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, patrons and community contacts. Ability to correctly and safely use common gardener hand tools. Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance equipment, including blowers, edgers, riding mowers, farm tractors and light vehicles. Ability to work outside for prolonged time periods in adverse weather conditions and difficult ground conditions, including sewage clean-up. Ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height and perform all normal pulling, pushing and lifting activities. Ability to learn basic restroom housekeeping. Certification and Licenses Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Air Brakes and proof of a safe driving record demonstrated by a current 5 year drivers extract. Must obtain valid Public Operator’s Pesticide License for weed, insect and disease control within 180 days of hire date. Pre-employment drug test. Desirable Qualification Six (6) years of recent, successful gardener grounds working experience. Educational training in landscaping or horticulture. Knowledge of small engine repair. Working Conditions Work is performed in and around District facilities. Ability to operate blower, edger, riding mower, farm tractor and light vehicles; lift 50 pounds; work outside in all types of weather; work at heights over 6 feet; and sit and stand for extended periods of time are all required. Conditions of Employment Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. Insurance Benefits Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems ' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor. Equal Opportunity Employer Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs. This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), . Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at ; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Position Type Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education