Groundskeeper (Internal Applicants Only) @ Facilities & Maintenance, 8 Hrs, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•Facilities Building - Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Provide a service of installation, repair, and maintenance of all district grounds and landscaped areas. Hours/Day: 8 Continuing Role Daily Start/End times: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
Knowledge and ability to handle power equipment such as mowers, edgers, sod cutters, pruning equipment, and snow blowers.
Physical strength to perform strenuous outside work.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
Related work experience required with parks, golf courses, and large institutions preferred.
Basic horticulture knowledge and ability.
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with other people and to sustain employment.
Valid Washington State pesticide spray license including items covered in 10, 11, and 12. Herbicide - Horticulture. Insecticide - Horticulture. Pest Control General - Structural.
Demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and staff in a confidential manner.
Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
Knowledge of measuring and laying out various types of sports fields.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools to dig ditches, trenches, and other excavations.
Maintain shrub beds, flower beds, lawns, and other required areas.
Apply fertilizers, weed, and ground sprays as required.
Use pesticides and/or IPM for pest control.
Remove, transfer, and lay sod as needed.
Operate power tools and equipment including trucks, tractors, etc.
Handle power equipment such as mowers, edgers, sod cutters, and pruning equipment.
Perform routine maintenance work on grounds such as aerating, trimming, pruning, and seeding as required.
Perform in snow removal as assigned.
Observe safety rules and regulations at all times.
Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
Additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
Voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b)-retirement plan through the district’s plan manager, OMNI.