Grounds Worker - Seasonal Groundsworker - 8.0 Hrs/Day (1.0 Fte), Full Time, Temp (Multiple Positions)

Job Title: Grounds Worker

• Seasonal Groundsworker

• 8.0 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Temp (multiple positions)
  Category: Maintenance/Custodial

Seasonal Groundsworker, 8.0 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Temporary
Pre-placement drug screening is required

Seasonal Assignment for 2023-24 & 2024-25 school year. This assignment starts on 5/28/2024 and ends on 10/25/2024.

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for using a variety of tools, equipment, and treatments to maintain grounds including planting, cultivating, spraying, pruning, and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. Responsible for determining the care and treatment necessary to maintain grounds in good condition.

COMPENSATION:
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2023-2024

JOB GROUP
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9

C
17.82
18.72
19.65
20.64
21.65
22.76
23.89
25.08

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2024-2025 (after July 1st)

JOB GROUP
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9

C
18.67
19.61
20.58
21.62
22.68
23.84
25.02
26.27

Retirement Plan Contributions
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE: TBD, based on department needs

WORK CALENDAR: TBD (based on department needs)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
High School Student
Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgment and decision making capabilities are essential.
Ability to operate power equipment.
Knowledge of lawn, tree and shrub care.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a grounds worker.
Training and/or experience in care and maintenance of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment):

1.Operates small power mowers and other hand held power equipment.
2.Assists in pruning and trimming hedges, shrubs, and trees under direction of Grounds 2 staff.
3.Assists in performing turf renovation, such as thatching, aerating, and over seeding.
4.Plants and transplants trees and ornamentals under direction of Grounds 2 staff.
5.Assists in installing a variety of permanent and temporary fencing materials, playground equipment, and park accessories.
6.Prepares areas for athletic events, including lining, striping, dragging, etc.
7.Keeps accurate records of labor, material, and equipment costs on each job assigned.
8.Skillfully and safely operates all the hand and power tools necessary to complete assigned tasks.
9.Works closely and communicates well with school staff and other departments.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Please refer to the job descriptions for detailed information.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd