8 Hour Per Day Maintenance I

Bethel School District 52 • Eugene, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for an 8 hour per day Maintenance I position. This position works 12 months. Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success. Our Mission To create relevant, responsive, and joyful learning communities where all students thrive. Nature of Work A Maintenance I may be assigned a variety of manual tasks ranging from the maintenance and repair of School District facilities, grounds, irrigation systems, walkways, parking areas, and equipment used in maintenance work, or relating to the warehousing and delivery of supplies. Positions of this class may also assist positions in higher level trades/maintenance classes on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and cooling, mechanical repair, and other activities performed under the guidance of a skilled trades person. The nature of assignments will vary depending on the season of the year and involves substantial outside work in a variety of weather conditions. Work involves the safe handling of chemicals and operation of pick-up and delivery trucks, tractor mounted equipment, lawn mowers, and other manual or power tools used in the work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Oregon Driver's License
• FBI fingerprint and background check
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable and prompt attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and understand basic construction and irrigation system blueprints is desirable, but not required.
• Bilingual candidates and candidates experienced in working with bilingual students and families will receive preferential consideration.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns and athletic fields using riding or hand mowers; cleans and lubricates equipment.
• Cares for shrubs and grounds by fertilizing, seriating, pruning, planting, and removing dead or damaged lawns; properly and safely mixes and applies insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides, using hand or machine applicators.
• Lays out and marks athletic fields; maintains and repairs playground equipment; builds and installs fences; mixes and pours concrete to repair or install new walkways; and repairs holes in parking lots.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains PVC irrigation systems; programs controllers for proper irrigation; removes controllers for shipment to repair facility.
• Assists other trades/maintenance workers as part of a crew on a variety of skilled and semi-skilled projects.
• Serves as a warehouse worker responsible for picking up, unloading, checking, storing, and distributing perishable and nonperishable food supplies, materials, and equipment to District schools and other facilities.

Benefits

• The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act amendments of 1989.

What This Job Offers

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