Facilities Maintenance/ Landscaping Worker

Clackamas County Children's Commission • Clackamas, OR

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMISSION, INC. LANDSCAPING - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER. Come Serve, Connect, and Grow with our Operations Team! Bring your experience with general landscaping and minor repairs to support the Facilities group maintaining grounds and playgrounds for early childhood education programs. We have 12 sites throughout Clackamas County. We are a mission-driven, private, non-profit agency committed to supporting the growth of healthy children and families, positive parenting, and school readiness. Our vision is for a community in which all children have the best possible opportunity to succeed.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Supports the Facilities Management team to conduct day-to-day facilities functions including landscaping, minor construction and renovation projects, repairs, replacements, inspections, moving furniture and supplies, and similar duties, in compliance with all safety protocols, applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Positively interact with children, families, staff, and community members from various culture, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. With awareness of own biases, perform work in a manner that is inclusive of all participants.
Supportive Supervision: Actively participate in relationship-based supportive supervision through reflective practices.
Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.
Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.
Training: In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.
Program Participation and Team Member:
Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings
Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities
Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner
Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives
Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect.
Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Because our vision is for a community in which ALL children have the best possible opportunity to succeed, we seek to confront racism, discrimination, and prejudice in all forms.
We continue to educate ourselves so that we may effectively engage in conversations and actions that lead to real change.
We remain committed to listening to one another, intending first to understand.
We work to ensure that our leadership, staff, and culture reflect the diverse needs of the children and families that we serve.
We continue to solicit feedback and ensure accountability at all levels, believing these are critical elements for cultivating an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect.
We have much to learn and much to do, desiring to be part of the solutions that will lead to safety, social justice, and a better, kinder world.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or Equivalent, or ability to obtain GED within 18 months
• Competent in the use of basic landscaping, construction and maintenance tools
• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the relevant community
• Ability to possess and operate a computer and work cell phone for communication, project management, data entry, research, information retrieval, and timekeeping
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance
• Ability to safely and responsibly operate Agency vehicles
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record that is acceptable to the Agency’s insurance company
• Ability to positively interact with children, families, staff, and vendors from various cultures, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry
• Maintain current Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Ability to pass a health and drug screen
• COVID -19 vaccination and booster for all staff, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons.
• Ability to, without assistance, consistently lift, push, pull, or carry items up to 75 pounds
• Ability to, along with assistance, occasionally move items over 75 pounds; seldomly moving any items over 100 pounds
• Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, sit, stand, twist, and reach
• Movement throughout multiple work locations in different buildings. Will need to be able to travel to a city or town other than assigned office at headquarters
• Stand or sit at a workstation frequently during each shift
• Regular crouching, bending, kneeling, standing, twisting, reaching, climbing, work from ladders at various heights, and operate a variety of hand and power tools. Occasionally work in confined spaces or under other adverse conditions. Be prepared to respond quickly to emergencies and complete work under pressure often to meet critical time frames and deadlines
• Regular work in outdoor settings and in inclement weather.
• Push or pull a cart or hand truck. Attach and operate trailer of work truck

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of landscaping and/or handyperson experience is preferred
• Minor handyperson knowledge, to include some minor plumbing and electrical abilities, is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping duties at the Centers we are currently responsible for and make recommendations to Facilities Manager for improvements. These duties include mowing, trimming, planting, re-planting, foliage/rock/tree assembling, irrigation equipment maintenance, bioswale/storm drain maintenance at Admin Building, cedar chips and other playground requirements and cleanliness at all centers for continual licensing compliance
• Appropriately maintain assigned facilities and landscaping equipment per schedule
• Complete assigned internal work order requests and follow department communication procedure, maintaining status updates up until completion of assignments
• Collaborate and communicate with CCCC staff, vendors, contractors, and community partners on projects related to facilities and maintenance
• At the direction of the Facilities Manager, take the lead on ensuring various projects are effectively executed with vendors and contractors
• Perform minor handyperson repairs or replacements to include, but not limited to, basic framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and bulb replacement.
• Move office furniture and classroom furniture/supplies within and between centers and other agency facilities, to support staff changes, remodels, and program expansion

Benefits

• Choice of family medical, dental and vision insurance plans subsidized by employer with employee contribution starting 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 12 paid holidays, 1 personal day
• 5 days paid time off for spring break, 5 days paid time off for Winter break, 4 additional personal days. Often significant center projects are scheduled for breaks when no children are on site, so maintenance worker break time may be adjusted with supervisor agreement to other dates.
• 8% of salary employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan after two years of service. No employee contribution required.
• $500 hiring incentive payable at 90 days continuous employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED