Details
Posted: 01-Jul-22
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: $22-$28/hour
Categories:
Facilities or Plant Operations
In order to be considered for this position you will need to apply at the school’s website:
https://www.catlin.edu/about/employment
Review of applications begins immediately, and position is open until filled.
Job Summary:
The Groundskeeper performs a wide variety of grounds and sports field maintenance on a 67-acre wooded and landscaped campus. Work assignments include safe and proficient equipment operation, pruning, irrigation, gardening, mowing, minor repairs, integrated pest control, waste removal, reporting of conditions, and other work as required. Performs work as designated essential personnel for inclement weather.
Job Responsibilities:
The primary focus of this position is grounds maintenance with emphasis on beds, mowing, arbor care, irrigation, roofs and gutters, and hard surfaces maintenance on the campus.
- Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision, transitioning between tasks efficiently and logically
- Effectively and safely operate and maintain tools and equipment of the landscape trade, including but not limited to snow removal equipment, tractors, mowers, golf carts. Use personal protective equipment.
- Maintain accurate and timely reports and records of maintenance projects completed
- Monitor irrigation schedules and watering requirements and assist in maintenance of irrigation systems
- Clear hard surfaces including pavement, sidewalks, and roofs in all weather and include clearing debris, snow, and ice
- Drives vehicles between campus areas, to pick up supplies, or go to landfill
- Create a positive experience for the community through professional, courteous behavior and creative problem resolution
- Work cooperatively within the Grounds team and as a member of the Facilities team
- Regular and consistent attendance is required
Hourly Rate: $22-$28/hour
Catlin Gabel School offers the following benefits to all eligible employees regularly working 20 or more hours (.5 FTE) per week:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 403b retirement plan with 6% employer match (2% minimum contribution)
- Life and disability insurance employer paid
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Twelve paid holidays per year
- Employee assistance program for you and your family
- Professional development funds
- Tuition remission for employee children accepted into the academic program
Please apply at: https://catlin.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
COVID-19 Vaccinations are required
Catlin Gabel School is committed to employing the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.
Qualifications:
- At least three years’ experience in commercial/institutional landscaping
- Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have safe driving record to meet school standards