General Grounds Technician

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

About the role

This position performs a variety of basic grounds maintenance work, including:

• Lawn and athletic field care
• Construction and repair of grounds and grounds facilities
• Planting, transplanting, pruning, fertilizing, and spraying pesticides to control weeds, insects, and other pests
• Concrete mixing and installation
• Asphalt repair and installation
• Drainage system maintenance and installation
• Playground repair and construction
• Operation of a wide variety of equipment and vehicles as necessary to perform job duties

Schedule

8 hours a day; 260-day calendar. Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment to the following school year. However, an employee's total work hours, work locations, and designated beginning and ending times may vary.

Pay

Hourly rate: $41.45 to $41.95 (2026-2027 Maintenance Trades Employee Salary Schedule).

Requirements

Must possess and maintain the following:

• An acceptable driving record based on an approved driver's abstract (or Motor Vehicle Record)
• Driver's license verification and validation

Must possess and maintain or be willing to obtain the following within 6 months of hire:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Fork Lift with Aerial and Boom Truck License
• Pesticide License with Herbicidal, Insecticidal, Aquatic, and Right of Way Endorsements

Benefits

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD+D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans

For more information about insurance benefits, visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.