Gardener/Grounds Worker - 20269208

Job Description Starting Date: Immediately Hourly Wage Range: $30.28/hr - $32.13/hr Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am to 6:30pm Job Title: Gardener/Grounds Worker Classification: Grounds Reports to: Director of Maintenance Summary: 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. Position subject to FHWA drug & alcohol testing as per 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 operates 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 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 driver’s 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 Qualifications 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. Required 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. Conditions of Employment Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check as required by RCW 28A.400.303. Fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer Clover Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained guide dog. Contact Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services View phone number on click.appcast.io for questions and complaints of alleged discrimination. Contact Information Recruitment Services 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98499 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education