26-77; Maintenance Worker I; Maintenance; 1.0 FTE; Probationary

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for grounds keeping but performs work in the maintenance, construction and repair of buildings and equipment as needed. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policy(ies) and procedures.
• Performs routine grounds keeping duties including insect control, grass cutting, and tree and shrub trimming to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Removes debris from school grounds.
• Operates and maintains lawn mowers and sweepers and other power equipment used in grounds work (sprayers, pruners, and trimmers) to ensure they work effectively and safely.
• Scrapes, sands, fills, or in other manners, prepares surface for painting or repainting.
• Applies finishes, paints, and stains to various surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, plaster, stucco, wall board, brick and cement.
• Maintains flower beds and other landscaping including laying bark, weeding, edging etc.
• Sets-up and maintains athletic fields and tracks.
• Inventories grounds equipment and supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance work such as installing recreational equipment, fences, digging ditches, laying pipe, moving bleachers, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance as assigned by supervisor.
• May assist in performing plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, construction or repair.
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Affords assistance in winterization of any outside waterlines or faucets.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
• May have to respond after hours in event of an emergency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Working knowledge of maintenance methods and materials and the use of maintenance equipment and/or grounds keeping.
• Previous experience working in maintenance positions preferred.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow written directions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Ability to figure proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail, database, spreadsheets and word processing software.
• Basic knowledge of work order software program.
• Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators, parents, vendors and members of the community.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, a valid Oregon Drivers License and Aerial Lift License. Must maintain a good driving record.
• Previous hazardous materials and asbestos training preferred.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high.
• The employee is exposed to a variety of conditions including: wet or humid, work near moving parts, work in high precarious places, work in small confined spaces, a variety of cleaning agents, some hazardous chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat or cold (i.e., freezer, boiler room), risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Skills

• Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Works collaboratively with District and building administrators and other department staff to provide reliable service to customers.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
• Provides impeccable customer service.
• Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$18.72 - $22.85 (2025-26 Salary Schedule; 2026-27 Salary Schedule to be determined)

Schedule

1.0 FTE/ 8 hours per day