Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Work-life balance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The State of Oregon, Oregon Military Department, is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 in Salem to maintain grounds, plant, prune, mow, and operate mowing equipment. This permanent full-time position is represented by AFSCME and requires a valid driver's license and ability to travel within the maintenance area.

You will work with adults in custody and perform pesticide applications, inspections, and safety practices while ensuring reliable grounds upkeep and adherence to state policies and

Qualifications

• Requires valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
• Travel within the assigned maintenance area is required.
• Experience with groundskeeping equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, weed removal, planting, pruning.
• Operate tractors, mowers, sweepers, and related equipment safely.
• Order, apply, and record pesticide applications.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Driving

Safety compliance

Job description

Salary Range:

$3,797 - $5,190

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

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 2. This is a permanent full-time state position located in Salem, 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

Provides grounds maintenance activities including maintaining improved and unimproved road and parking lot surfaces. Performs maintenance related activities on unimproved and improved grounds including mowing, weed removal, planting, pruning fertilizing, clearing brush and leaves. Must safely and efficiently operate motorized equipment and vehicles including tractors, mowers, sweepers and other grounds related equipment. Orders, applies and records pesticide applications.

Working Conditions

Exposed to loud noises; works from ladders and various types of lifting devises from heights. Exposed to unsanitary conditions. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Works in windy, cold, or inclement weather. Manual labor is required. Uses power tools; required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 LBS. Operates mowers and weed eaters. Operates motor vehicles and may be required to travel. Required to perform duties wearing personal protective equipment. Occasional work is required outside of normal duty hours to mitigate emergency situations. Required to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.

This position will be working with adults in custody (AIC’s).

What You Need to Qualify

Information provided CHRO Classification & Compensation page Department of Administrative Services : Classification & Compensation : Chief Human Resources Office : State of Oregon

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 drivers’ license and acceptable driving record. This position requires travel within the geographic boundaries of the assigned maintenance area.

Desired Attributes

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

Ability to work from heights.

This position requires basic computer competency including systems that run building operating systems.

Experience with tools and machinery used for commercial landscaping.

Preference may be given to candidates with commercial landscaping experience.

Conditions of Employment

This position requires to have or obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Applicators license and additional endorsements within 6 months 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, Affinity 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

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 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]