388-CLS-10-26 Grounds Irrigation Tech - Trades I @ M&O

Wenatchee Public Schools; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Wenatchee Public Schools is seeking a Grounds/Irrigation Technician - Trades I to maintain district grounds, irrigation, and athletic fields. The role covers mowing, pruning, fertilizing, sidewalk and parking lot cleanup, and equipment maintenance.

Expect occasional late-night work and shifts across district properties. The technician will operate heavy machinery, drive service trucks, and coordinate tasks with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in turf, grounds, and irrigation maintenance.
• Experience in athletic turf or golf course maintenance.
• A valid Washington state driver's license.
• DOL safe driving record documentation.
• Public Operator Pesticide License or ability to obtain within twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.
• Manage irrigation systems and athletic field maintenance.
• Operate and coordinate grounds equipment and tools.
• Drive service trucks and transport materials between properties.
• Communicate effectively with district staff and community.
• Attend to shift work and potential late-night hours as needed.
• Follow safety and record-keeping procedures.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Athletic turf experience

Valid driver license

DOL driving record

Pesticide license eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION #388-CLS-10-26:

Grounds/Irrigation Tech - Trades I

Maintenance and Operations

8.0 hours per day/260 days per year

STARTS: 1/01/2027

Salary Schedule: $27.27-$29.50 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

Maintain school grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. The Grounds Irrigation Tech is assigned specific properties and is responsible for the complete grounds maintenance and management of those properties. Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from the supervisor. The full range of landscaping includes but is not limited to mowing, edging, pruning, weed control both chemical and manual, fertilizing sidewalk, and parking lot cleanup of debris caused by landscaping activities and conditions. Perform or arrange for the proper maintenance of all grounds equipment. Perform or coordinate all cultural practices related to Athletic Field and Landscape maintenance. Maintain, repair, and manage irrigation systems. Athletic field striping and maintenance. Maintenance of playground facilities. Maintain all hardscapes such as backstops, basketball poles, parking lot signs, fences, and playground toy equipment. Operates snow removal and sanding equipment to maintain sidewalks and parking lots. (Requires some late night through early morning work.) Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary. Drives service trucks as required; load and unload materials and supplies. Assist departments in moving district material between properties. Communicate effectively with members of the district and community. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience in turf, grounds, and irrigation maintenance. Experience in athletic turf or golf course maintenance. A valid Washington state driver's license. Documentation from DOL of safe driving record. A valid Washington State Dept. of Agriculture Public Operator Pesticide License or ability to obtain within twelve months. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in: soil components, amendments, and analysis; irrigation maintenance, repair, and management practices; full range of athletic field cultural practices. Safe operation and basic operators’ maintenance of all manner of grounds maintenance machinery and tools. Able to communicate effectively and work together with all staff and the community to provide the highest level of customer service. Self motivated, able to prioritize, work independently under minimum supervision, and yet remain flexible. Physically fit, able to safely lift 80 pounds and work a full shift in all manner of adverse working conditions. Attendance and punctuality are critical to this position. A knowledge and/or skills test will be administered.

SCHEDULE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning,

[e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación:

Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas,

[e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P