General Grounds Technician

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Edmonds School District seeks a Grounds Maintenance employee who will engage in essential maintenance tasks such as lawn care, playground repair, and equipment operation. This continuing position offers a stable opportunity with assurance of employment into the next school year, ensuring the safety and upkeep of the school grounds.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 6 months.
• Fork Lift with Aerial and Boom Truck License needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn and athletic field care.
• Operate various equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Conduct concrete mixing and installation.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Lawn care

Job description

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you’re working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information:
This position performs a variety of basic grounds maintenance work, to include lawn and athletic field care; construction and repair of grounds and grounds facilities; planting, transplanting, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying pesticides to control weeds, insects, and other pests; concrete mixing and installation; asphalt repair and installation; drainage system maintenance and installation; playground repair and construction; and other grounds-related work. This position operates a wide variety of equipment and vehicles as necessary to perform job duties.

Shift Details: 8 hours a day; 260 day calendar
Continuing Position: Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment to the following school year. However, an employee's total work hours, work locations, and the designated beginning and ending times may vary.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Rate $38.08 to $38.58 (hourly) (2024-2025 Maintenance Trades Employee Salary Schedule)
Position Type: Group 2 (Grounds)

In order to be considered for this position please fill out our online application by visiting the Edmonds School District website.

https://www.applitrack.com/edmonds/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance+Trades

Licenses/Special Requirements:

Must possess and maintain the following:

• An acceptable driving record based on an approved driver’s abstract (or Motor Vehicle Record)
• Driver’s license verification and validation
  

Must possess and maintain or be willing to obtain the following within 6 months of hire:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Fork Lift with Aerial and Boom Truck License
• Pesticide License with Herbicidal, Insecticidal, Aquatic, and Right of Way Endorsements