Facilities Maintenance/ Landscaping Worker Candidate Pool

Prospera Consultoria; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan (403b)

Hiring incentive

Job summary

Clackamas County Children's Commission, Inc. is seeking a Landscaping - Facilities Maintenance Worker to support the Facilities group responsible for grounds and playgrounds at 12 sites across Clackamas County.

The role involves mowing, planting, irrigation maintenance, minor repairs, and collaboration with staff, vendors, and contractors to ensure licensing and center readiness. A strong foundation in landscaping and basic handyperson skills is preferred, with pre-employment checks and a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Competent in use of basic landscaping, construction and maintenance tools.
• Minimum one year of landscaping and/or handyperson experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping duties at multiple centers including mowing, planting, irrigation maintenance, and playground upkeep.
• Maintain facilities and equipment per schedule.
• Complete internal work orders and communicate status through completion.
• Collaborate with staff, vendors and contractors on facilities projects.
• Lead projects with vendors as directed by Facilities Manager.
• Perform minor repairs (framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical) as needed.
• Move furniture between centers to support staff changes and remodels.

Skills

Landscaping knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Landscaping tools

Basic handyperson tools

Job description

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC.

LANDSCAPING - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER

Come Serve, Connect, and Grow with our Operations Team!

Bring your experience with general landscaping and minor repairs to support the Facilities group maintaining grounds and playgrounds for early childhood education programs. We have 12 sites throughout Clackamas County.

We are a mission-driven, private, non-profit agency committed to supporting the growth of healthy children and families, positive parenting, and school readiness. Our vision is for a community in which all children have the best possible opportunity to succeed.

Excellent Benefits Include

• Choice of family medical, dental and vision insurance plans subsidized by employer with employee contribution starting 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 12 paid holidays, 1 personal day
• 5 days paid time off for spring break, 5 days paid time off for Winter break, 4 additional personal days. Often significant center projects are scheduled for breaks when no children are on site, so maintenance worker break time may be adjusted with supervisor agreement to other dates.
• 8% of salary employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan after two years of service. No employee contribution required.
• $500 hiring incentive payable at 90 days continuous employment

Required Post Offer

• Drivers’ record check
• Health and drug screen, physical capacity test.
• Criminal Background check through Oregon Central Background Registry
• COVID-19 Vaccination and booster or medical/religious exemption

Bilingual add to pay of $.35/hour

Essential Functions

• Perform landscaping duties at the Centers we are currently responsible for and make recommendations to Facilities Manager for improvements. These duties include mowing, trimming, planting, re-planting, foliage/rock/tree assembling, irrigation equipment maintenance, bioswale/storm drain maintenance at Admin Building, cedar chips and other playground requirements and cleanliness at all centers for continual licensing compliance
• Appropriately maintain assigned facilities and landscaping equipment per schedule
• Complete assigned internal work order requests and follow department communication procedure, maintaining status updates up until completion of assignments
• Collaborate and communicate with CCCC staff, vendors, contractors, and community partners on projects related to facilities and maintenance
• At the direction of the Facilities Manager, take the lead on ensuring various projects are effectively executed with vendors and contractors
• Perform minor handyperson repairs or replacements to include, but not limited to, basic framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and bulb replacement.
• Move office furniture and classroom furniture/supplies within and between centers and other agency facilities, to support staff changes, remodels, and program expansion

Additional Expectations

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Positively interact with children, families, staff, and community members from various culture, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. With awareness of own biases, perform work in a manner that is inclusive of all participants.

Supportive Supervision

Actively participate in relationship-based supportive supervision through reflective practices.

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.

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

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

• We continue to educate ourselves so that we may effectively engage in conversations and actions that lead to real change.
• We remain committed to listening to one another, intending first to understand.
• We work to ensure that our leadership, staff, and culture reflect the diverse needs of the children and families that we serve.
• We continue to solicit feedback and ensure accountability at all levels, believing these are critical elements for cultivating an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect.

We have much to learn and much to do, desiring to be part of the solutions that will lead to safety, social justice, and a better, kinder world.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED or Equivalent, or ability to obtain GED within 18 months
• Competent in the use of basic landscaping, construction and maintenance tools
• Minimum one year of landscaping and/or handyperson experience is preferred
• Skills and Abilities:
• Strong knowledge and skills in landscaping duties, repair and maintenance of such equipment used. Minor handyperson knowledge, to include some minor plumbing and electrical abilities, is a plus
• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the relevant community
• Ability to possess and operate a computer and work cell phone for communication, project management, data entry, research, information retrieval, and timekeeping
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance
• Ability to safely and responsibly operate Agency vehicles
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record that is acceptable to the Agency’s insurance company
• Ability to positively interact with children, families, staff, and vendors from various cultures, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry
• Maintain current Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Ability to pass a health and drug screen

Physical Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and a physical, which will test for:
• Ability to, without assistance, consistently lift, push, pull, or carry items up to 75 pounds
• Ability to, along with assistance, occasionally move items over 75 pounds; seldomly moving any items over 100 pounds
• Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, sit, stand, twist, and reach
• This position entails:
• Movement throughout multiple work locations in different buildings. Will need to be able to travel to a city or town other than assigned office at headquarters
• Stand or sit at a workstation frequently during each shift
• Regular crouching, bending, kneeling, standing, twisting, reaching, climbing, work from ladders at various heights, and operate a variety of hand and power tools. Occasionally work in confined spaces or under other adverse conditions. Be prepared to respond quickly to emergencies and complete work under pressure often to meet critical time frames and deadlines
• Regular work in outdoor settings and in inclement weather.
• Push or pull a cart or hand truck. Attach and operate trailer of work truck