Maintenance Specialist - Grounds

Maintenance; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 85,532,000 - 92,969,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkston School District is seeking a Maintenance Specialist - Grounds in Clarkston, WA. The role supports maintenance of school grounds, athletic fields, and properties, ensuring safe, attractive facilities for students and staff.

You will apply pesticides per procedures, manage turf and landscape tasks, and assist with irrigation systems and equipment maintenance. A valid license and driver’s license are required, with duties including event preparation and occasional snow removal.

Qualifications

• WSDA Public Operator License covering turf/ornamental weed, rights-of-way weed, ornamental insect and disease control, and PCO general licenses. Licenses required within 90 days of employment.
• Turf management certificate or equivalent training/experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability required on first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains district grounds and athletic fields to keep areas attractive and safe.
• Applies pesticides following district procedures and turf management strategies.
• Prepares fields, tracks, courts for events and supervises outdoor maintenance activities.
• Monitors and repairs irrigation and sprinkler systems as needed.
• Operates grounds keeping equipment and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs.

Education

WSDA Public Operator License incl Turf/Ornamental Weed/Rights-of-Way Weed/Ornamental Insect & Disease Control/PCO General

Turf Management Certificate/ Degree/ Training

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Job description

Maintenance Specialist - Grounds

Clarkston, Washington

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5870010
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Job Title: Maintenance Specialist - Grounds
• Reports To: Maintenance Manager
• Bargaining Group: IUOE FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Terms of Employment: 260 days/8 hours per day
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $29.85 to $32.43 Per Year

Job Description

Experience / Certifications:

• WSDA Public Operator License to include the following areas of licensing:
  • Turf and Ornamental Weed
  • Rights-of-Way Weed
  • Ornamental Insect & Disease Control
  • PCO General
  • *Licenses required within 90 days of date of employment
• Turf Management (or comparable) Certificate, Degree, Training or Experience (Required)
• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability (Required upon first day of employment)

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance, the job of Grounds 1 was established for the purpose/s of maintaining an attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies and/or recreational activities (e.g. track, football, graduation, etc.); applying pesticides; and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe and timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Applies pesticides for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply turf management strategies to promote healthy grounds, playing surfaces, and playground spaces that conserve water, minimize chemical use, minimize erosion and beautify district grounds.
• Be responsible for preparation of fields, track, courts and grounds for athletic, extra‑curricular, and other public events as necessary.
• Perform snow removal services as warranted and as assigned by the supervisor. In addition, monitor and maintain walkways and parking areas in as snow and ice free a condition as reasonably possible on a daily basis.
• Paint exterior surfaces on grounds equipment, fences, etc. to maintain and improve the beauty of the grounds and protect against surface/structure deterioration.
• Performs and assists in all manner of playground and playing field work which includes but is not limited to fencing, sandboxes, bark, rubber mulch, asphalt and concrete play areas, parking areas, paths and walkways.
• Assists other grounds and maintenance workers as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring that department and building grounds and maintenance needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.
• Cleans landscaped areas and other District locations as needed and/or assigned (e.g. playgrounds, parking lots, sports fields, stadiums, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that assigned areas remain safe and functional and removing trash and debris.
• Maintains landscaping, grounds, fences, etc. (e.g. cleaning, pruning, mowing, snow removal, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining around District locations in an aesthetic, safe and functional manner.
• Monitors sprinkler systems and landscaped areas (e.g. school grounds, sports fields, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs and providing an attractive environment.
• Assist in repairs of irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, O‑ring, electronic timers, switches, timer motors, panels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Operates a variety of grounds keeping equipment (e.g. mowers, back hoes, dump trucks, bobcats, trenchers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District grounds.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs as needed (e.g. grounds keeping equipment, shop areas, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring needed equipment is available in a safe operating condition.
• Plants (and as necessary removes) a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, landscaping materials, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Serve as a part of cleaning or maintenance crews during school vacation periods, holiday periods, and inclement weather as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform maintenance of sprayers, mowers, weed eaters, hand tools, etc.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Math Requirement:

• Perform basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
• Calculator use

Language Requirement:

• Ability to give and receive written and verbal instructions
• Ability to write correspondence
• Ability to speak to small groups
• Ability to complete reports

Reasoning Requirement:

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with sweval variables
• Think quickly to address situations
• Attention to detail is essential

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Clarkston School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably‑discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator, Thaynan Knowlton, Superintendent, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 [phone], [e-mail] ; Title IX, Civil Rights, Equity, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Rebecca Lockhart, Executive Director of Student Services, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 [phone], [e-mail] .