Part-Time School Groundskeeper & Landscaping Technician

SOUTH UMPQUA SD 19; Myrtle Creek (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

South Umpqua School District 19 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, landscaping and outdoor facilities. The role operates mowers and related equipment and requires physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to district safety policies.

Starting date is immediate, 16.94 to 23.42 dollars per hour, 16 hours per week over 10 months. Applicants must have a HS diploma, two years of groundskeeping experience, ability to read schematics and valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ prior experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or related field.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
• Valid ODL.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures.
• Performs routine groundskeeping duties including maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, seeding, planting, and landscaping.
• Operate and maintain lawnmowers and sweepers and other power equipment used in grounds work (pruners, trimmers, blowers, etc.) to ensure they work effectively and safely.
• Sets-up and maintains athletic fields and tracks.
• Inventories grounds equipment and supplies.
• Assists head custodians, work crews, and other persons responsible for grounds at all schools.
• Maintains the buildings assigned to his/her keeping for the storage of supplies and equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance as assigned by head groundskeeper including some welding and fabrication.
• May work as a helper to a skilled worker in the performance of plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, construction, or repair.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Reading schematics

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

South Umpqua School District 19 in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, landscaping and outdoor facilities. The role operates mowers and related equipment and requires physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to district safety policies.

Starting date is immediate, 16.94 to 23.42 dollars per hour, 16 hours per week over 10 months. Applicants must have a HS diploma, two years of groundskeeping experience, ability to read schematics and valid