Fife School District, 1720 Oak Street, Milton WA 98354

253.517.1000 fax: 253.517.1052

TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE BUILDING/DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities or Designee BARGAINING UNIT: PSE

POSITION SUMMARY
Keeping the district grounds in a condition of excellence under the supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Lead.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Perform grounds work to maintain all district landscape areas and athletic fields; establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, students, and other users of district facilities. Maintain grooming and attire appropriate to district standards; represent the district in a professional and business-like manner.

● Layout and maintain athletic fields, including lining and burning.
● Maintain, mow, and edge lawns and borders; operate power mowers, tractors, front loaders, and other equipment as needed.
● Plant trees, grass, and shrubs, and assist in methods of controlling plant diseases and insects.
● Keep grounds free from litter and outside garbage cans dumped regularly.
● Water lawns, trees, and shrubs; control weeds and rake leaves and lawns.
● Fertilize lawns, shrubs, and trees. Spray and prune trees and shrubs. Maintain and weed plant beds.
● Operate, repair, and maintain the sprinkler system.
● Perform minor mechanical repair work. Perform general maintenance and custodial work on a temporary or emergency basis.
● Obtain and maintain all licenses and certificates necessary to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
● Comply with all safety rules and regulations of the district and regulatory agencies.
● Build concrete forms; mix, pour, and finish cement.
● Routinely Inspect playground areas to ensure safe and proper function of equipment and proper surface protection.
● Maintain job presence.
● Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or his designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year experience in a related field. Clear background fingerprint check. Pass post-offer employment physical.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills. Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, small power tools, power equipment. Ability to operate light vehicles and tractors.

Language Skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to clearly present instructions to student workers and co-workers.

Mathematical Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

Reasoning Ability. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Desired characteristics include: flexibility; confidentiality; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and community.

CLEARANCES/CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Current fingerprints on file with OSPI with results satisfactory to the district. Pass post-offer employment physical.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Valid Washington State Driver’s License, First Aid Card, and other specialized training as required.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: Must complete yearly “Safeschools” program trainings as assigned by the district.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is regularly required to talk or hear and walk; taste or smell; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance and work in confined spaces, and work at heights from ladders, man-lifts, or scaffolding as needed.

The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may occasionally work in confined spaces, near moving mechanical parts, and in outside weather conditions. Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and exposed to airborne hazards. Appropriate clothing necessary.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; at times, however, while near or using certain equipment, noise level may require hearing protection.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. This job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Updated: November 2021

Fife Public School, District 417, complies with all federal rules and regulations and shall provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. The district does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Ben Ramirez, Deputy Superintendent, Denise Daniels,
Executive Director of Equity and Inclusion; Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Rachel Dickson, Director of Student Services, Address: Fife Public Schools: 1720 Oak Street, Milton, WA 98354

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.40 - $30.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milton, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Landscape maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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