Grounds Maintenance Worker 1

State of Oregon; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Military Department is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon. This is a permanent, full-time state position with AFSCME representation.

You will perform grounds and turf management, operate landscaping equipment, and comply with safety and background check requirements as part of a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in landscape technology, horticulture, turf management or closely related field.
• Six months of landscape experience.
• Two years of landscape experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience with tools and machinery used for landscaping.
• Basic computer skills that include operating systems that manage commercial building systems.
• Must have and maintain favorable background checks (criminal, NACI).

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads and grounds: mowing lawns, fields and training areas; irrigation activities; fertilization and pesticide functions; flower bed maintenance; pruning; roadway upkeep with tractors and mowers.
• Operate tools and equipment including weed eaters, brush cutters, chain saws, and other landscaping machinery; lift up to 70 lbs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Landscaping experience

Education

Associate’s degree in landscape technology, horticulture, turf management or closely related field

Six months of landscape experience

Two years of landscape experience

Tools

Landscaping tools

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

10/22/2026

Application Deadline:

10/28/2026

Agency:

State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range:

$3,513 - $4,519

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Grounds Maintenance Worker 1

Job Description:

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Worker 1. This is a permanent full-time state position located at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon.

This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union.

NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

What You Will be Doing

Employee maintains roads and grounds, such duties consist of turf management for mowing of lawns, fields and training areas; irrigation activities; fertilization and pesticide functions; flower bed maintenance, pruning activities, and roadway maintenance using tractors, mowers, blowers, weed eaters, brush cutters, chain saws, garden tools, etc.

Working Conditions

Subject to loud noise and unsanitary work conditions several times monthly. Regularly exposed to dust and blowing sand. Works in inclement weather. Must be able to lift 70 lbs and also carry equipment such as weed eaters, backpack sprayers and blowers for sustained periods. Must be able to operate mowers and weed eaters on uneven terrain and hillsides. Positions require the willingness to work with and around restricted-use pesticides. Operates motor vehicles, tractors, mowers, man lifts, backhoes and forklifts.

What You Need to Qualify

An associate’s degree in landscape technology, horticulture, turf management or closely related field

-AND-

Six (6) months of landscape experience.

***OR***

Two (2) years of landscape experience.

Additional Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Desired Special Qualifications

(These are skills and experience that we have identified as essential for success in this position.

Experience with tools and machinery used for landscaping.

Basic computer skills that include operating systems that manage commercial building systems.

Conditions of Employment

Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1). (Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered).

Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

A current resume

A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affiliated Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Additional Information

• Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.
• All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the process.
• This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.
• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.
• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time).
• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

What We Have to Offer You

Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage. Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon

Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.

Addi­tional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Career Development - Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.

Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard. Visit our agency website: OMD Click Here

Veteran Percentage Points

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans’ preference points, when you answer yes you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.

To qualify for 5 points

A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.

To qualify for 10 points

A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service‑connected disability.

For Transitioning Service-Members

A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member‑4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.

Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: Veterans Click Here.

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff

971-209-5712

[e-mail]