Temporary Groundskeeper

Vancouver School District • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) is seeking qualified applicants for a grounds keeping position. The role involves maintaining school district grounds, including tasks such as mowing, landscaping, and operating various types of equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in grounds keeping. Applicants must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and be able to work effectively as part of a team. The job entails working outdoors in various weather conditions and may require lifting heavy equipment. Regular attendance and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated successful grounds keeping experience within the last ten years.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet tight time constraints and deadlines.
• Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to lift supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people in person, electronically, in writing, and over the phone.
• Ability to walk on various types of terrain and work in high places.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to safely operate various types of trucks, landscaping equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to obtain job related certifications within 12 months.
• Class 'A' CDL endorsement within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all maintenance associated with school district grounds including mowing, landscaping, fencing, paving, and concrete work.
• Operate various types of power tools and equipment used for grounds maintenance.
• Perform daily maintenance on vehicles and request repairs as needed.
• Prepare soil, plant, and irrigate new lawns; seed, fertilize, aerate, edge, mow, and maintain lawns.
• Plant and maintain shrub and flower beds; repair damage and replace plants as necessary.
• Clean debris from grounds, including leaves, trash, and snow.
• Inspect school district grounds for safety hazards and report or correct as needed.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits for employees working at least 630 hours.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees