Facilities Landscaping

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (~70%)

· Maintain lawns, garden beds, trees, and shrubs, including mowing, trimming, edging, and pruning.

· Manage weeds and bark/mulch areas.

· Perform seasonal cleanups such as leaf removal, debris clearing, and storm-related cleanup.

· Maintain walkways, playgrounds, and outdoor common areas.

· Identify and report irrigation, drainage, or safety issues.

· Support snow/ice removal as needed.

· Safely operate Agency vehicles including towing small trailers.

· Safely operate zero turn mower and other landscaping power tools.

· Assist the coordination of small water systems, where applicable

· Collaborate with employees, vendors, contractors, and community partners on projects related to facilities and maintenance

· Demonstrate current health and safety practices during all projects and work-related tasks

Facility Maintenance & Repairs (~30%)

· Perform basic carpentry, drywall patching, painting, and minor repairs

· Repair or replace hardware, fixtures, shelving, and fencing.

· Assist with simple plumbing and electrical tasks within skill and code limits.

· Assemble and install equipment or furnishings.

· Respond to routine maintenance requests and assist with preventive maintenance activities.

· Maintain organized, safe workspaces and equipment.

· Move office and classroom furniture and equipment as needed.

· Participate in operations and all Agency meetings as required.

· Support Agency events with event set-up and tear down.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS :

Program Participation and Team Member:

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner

· Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives

· Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect

Code of Conduct:

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct

Confidentiality:

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate

Training:

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

Skills and Abilities:

· Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping or outdoor maintenance required.

· Strong knowledge and skills in repair and maintenance of equipment, minor plumbing, minor electrical, furniture, fixtures, appliances, facilities systems, ground and structure, and use of tools common to the trade

· Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the general public

· Ability to operate a computer for data entry, information retrieval, and timekeeping

· Ability to positively and respectfully interact with families of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

· Ability to safely operate Agency vehicles.

· Ability to produce a satisfactory driving record for the previous three years that is acceptable to the Agency’s insurance company.

· Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).

· Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.

• Ability to possess and maintain current Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to pass a pre-employment physical which will test for:

o Ability to, without assistance, consistently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds; frequently move items up to 75 pounds

o Ability to, with assistance, occasionally move items 75 – 100 pounds; seldom move items over 100 pounds

o Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, sit, stand, twist, and reach

· This position entails:

• Movement throughout multiple work locations in different buildings. Will need to travel to a city or town other than assigned work location.
• Stand or sit at a workstation frequently during each shift.
• Regular crouching, bending, kneeling, standing, twisting, reaching, climbing, working from ladders at various heights, and operating a variety of hand and power tools. Occasionally work in confined spaces or under other adverse conditions and complete work under pressure to meet critical time frames.
• Push or pull a cart or hand truck.

Education and Experience:

· U.S. High School diploma/GED or Equivalent

· Competent in the use of basic construction and maintenance tools

· One-year facility maintenance experience preferred