Grounds (10141)

TITLE: Grounds

LOCATION: Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Director, Maintenance Operations

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

Hours / Work Times

8.0 Hours Per Day (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. including 30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Number of Work Days are Dependant on Temporary Position (end date unknown)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 09/15/2026.

A valid First Aid/CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 45 days of hire. Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

Position Duration: Temporary

Classification Group: Maintenance - Grounds

Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The grounds position will perform a variety of grounds-related tasks in and around all district facilities. This position will be responsible to perform all aspects of grounds maintenance and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively with staff and the general public.
• Perform turf maintenance in and around courtyards, landscapes, playgrounds, and competition ball fields at all district facilities as described above.
• Mow, fertilize, aerate, cultivate, apply top dressing, seed, mulch, weed, plant, and prune.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as various tractors with specialized attachments, loaders, backhoes, sweepers, dump trucks, and large turf mowers (both rotary and gang style).
• Remove ice, snow, and debris from storm damage as necessary.
• Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.
• Travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.
• Obtain herbicide/pesticide application license and keep accurate records of products used in the district.
• Successfully complete all required district training within a timely manner.
• Must comply with all district and government safety regulations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the work of helpers when necessary.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides after State license is acquired.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Hearing (66-100%)

Speaking (66-100%)

Vision (66-100%)

Walking (66-100%)

Standing (66-100%)

Driving (66-100%)

Climbing (33-66%)

Acceptable Attendance

Bending/Stooping (66-100%)

Lifting/Carrying Up to 75 lbs. (33-66%)

Pushing/Pulling (33-66%)

Exposure to dirt, noise

Use of hands and/or arms for repetitive motion (66-100%)

Required to work outdoors in inclement weather

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Reading Documents (66-100%)

Customer Contact (33-66%)

Training (Up to 33%)

Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Multiple Concurrent Tasks (33-66%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously

(33-66%) = Frequently

(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Various tractors with specialized attachments, loaders, backhoes, sweepers, dump trucks, large turf mowers (both rotary and gang style), manually operated tools and equipment, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years' experience involving commercial landscape maintenance, or a minimum of one year of experience involving commercial landscape maintenance and a minimum of one year of experience involving facilities/maintenance/grounds support.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
• Demonstrated ability to operate the tools and equipment as listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and delegate tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance on all equipment used to perform the essential functions as listed above.
• Must be able to travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a first aide/CPR card within 45 days of employment.
• Must be able to acquire a Commercial Driver''s License (CDL- A or B).
• Must be able to acquire an herbicide/pesticide application license within the first six months of employment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools 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 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:

Cale Piland

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Student Services

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: 360-604-4430

Caleb.Piland@evergreenps.org

Tai Phong

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: 360-604-6711

Tai.Phong@evergreenps.org

Danny Orrantia

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Senior Director of Human Resources

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: 360-604-4014

Daniel.Orrantia@evergreenps.org

Shane Gardner

HIB Coordinator/

Gender Inclusivity

Director of Safety & Security

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: 360-604-4066

Shane.Gardner@evergreenps.org