Grounds Maintenance Worker 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation and leave

Job summary

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

Applicants should have a landscape-related degree or relevant experience and the ability to operate a variety of grounds equipment. Qualified candidates will meet the stated education/experience requirements and demonstrate willingness to work with and around pesticides, heavy equipment, and inclement weather.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain roads and grounds including turf management (mowing lawns, fields, training areas).
• Perform irrigation activities, fertilization and pesticide functions.
• Maintain flower beds; prune; roadways using tractors, mowers, blowers, weed eaters, brush cutters, chainsaws and other garden tools.

Skills

Landscape experience

Education

Associate's degree in landscape technology or related field

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

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.

Please Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed “What You Need to Qualify” section of the announcement.

Additional Requirements

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

Desired Special Qualifications

• 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. You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) 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,AffirmativeAction 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 showyour experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selectionprocesswill consist of an evaluation of experience and training. All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications willrequiredto provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the process. This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed. The successfulcandidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check. The successfulcandidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check. Applicantsmust 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 submityour 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.
• 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• 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.

Visitour agency website: OMD Click Here

Need Assistance? If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, preemployment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or HR team for this job opening.

Veteran Percentage Points

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the ArmedServices 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 youhavea service-connected disability.

For TransitioningService-Members A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120days or Lessfrom Ending Termof Service (ETS) date. Eligible Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) whomeetthe qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

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

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 [e-mail]

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