Grounds Maintenance Worker 2
About The Position
The Oregon Military Department is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 for a permanent, full-time state position in Salem, Oregon. The department supports the Oregon National Guard, but applicants are not required to be members of the Guard. The position is represented by the AFSCME union and will work with adults in custody. The recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies. The position performs grounds maintenance on improved and unimproved grounds, roads, and parking areas. Duties include mowing, weed removal, planting, pruning, fertilizing, brush and leaf clearing, and maintaining road and parking surfaces. The employee safely operates grounds equipment and vehicles and orders, applies, and records pesticide applications. The role requires outdoor and manual work in varying weather and potentially noisy, unsanitary, or chemically hazardous conditions. Employees may work at heights using ladders or lifting devices, use power tools and personal protective equipment, operate motor vehicles, and travel within the assigned maintenance area. Occasional work outside normal duty hours may be required to address emergencies.
Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Have or obtain and maintain a Public Pesticide Applicators license and additional endorsements within six months of employment.
- Maintain a favorable criminal background history and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1).
- Maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with applicable OMD and statewide policies.
- Be able to work from heights.
- Have basic computer competency, including familiarity with systems that run building operating systems.
- Be able to perform manual labor, including pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds; bending, stooping, and standing for long periods.
- Be able to operate mowers, weed eaters, motor vehicles, power tools, and grounds-related equipment.
- Submit a current resume describing relevant experience and/or education with the application.
- Be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with tools and machinery used for commercial landscaping.
- Commercial landscaping experience; preference may be given to candidates with this experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain improved and unimproved road and parking lot surfaces.
- Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, removing weeds, planting, pruning, fertilizing, and clearing brush and leaves.
- Safely and efficiently operate tractors, mowers, sweepers, vehicles, and other grounds-related equipment.
- Order, apply, and record pesticide applications.
- Travel within the geographic boundaries of the assigned maintenance area as required.
- Occasionally work outside normal duty hours to mitigate emergency situations.
Benefits
- Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Personal business leave.
- Paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
- Optional basic life insurance.
- Optional short-term and long-term disability.
- Deferred compensation savings program.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- Career development, opportunities for career growth, and a collaborative team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
