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JOB TITLE:    Maintenance Worker II-Grounds; 1.0 FTE/ 8 hours per day; Probationary
F.L.S.A.           Non Exempt
Assignment:  Director of Maintenance
Reports To:    Director of Maintenance
Salary:           $20.66 - $25.32    (2025-26 salary schedule; 2026-27 salary schedule to be determined)
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs skilled groundskeeping work and irrigation repair of playing fields and all landscaped areas throughout the District. Understanding in lawn turf maintenance and irrigation systems and other specialized skills are needed to perform these responsibilities. May be responsible for supervision of grounds keeping program throughout the District, as well as coordinate the District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Performs duties with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1.    Performs routine maintenance duties throughout the District.
2.    Knowledge of commercial irrigation systems and grooming, fertilizing, overseeding, ground leveling, of large grass areas, tree pruning, and landscaping equipment maintenance.
3.    Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
4.    Estimates the scope of each work assignment and secures necessary tools and materials to complete the assignment.
5.    During winter months grounds crew are required to assist the maintenance department in repairs (doors, walls, ceilings, latches, locks, bleachers, lockers and fences).
6.    Performs plumbing, carpentry, and painting as necessary or requested to maintain building effectively.
7.    May have to respond after hours in event of an emergency.
8.    Performs safety inspections and writes reports.
9.    While working collaboratively with others, implements decisions within ASD established policies and procedures.
10.    Works collaboratively with District and building administrators and other department staff to provide reliable service to customers.
11.    Communicate clearly with coworkers and other staff.
12.    Provide impeccable customer service.
13.    Interacts thoughtfully, courteously, and professionally with students, staff, administrators and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
14.    Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
15.    Attends work regularly and is punctual.
16.    Annually pass the district's required online training by the district's assigned due date. 
17.    Follows and maintains knowledge of all applicable District policies and procedures.
 

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Answers telephone.
2. Checks e-mail for staff requests.
3. Assists custodial departments as necessary.
4. Attends staff meetings and trainings as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Associates degree or other technical training strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough working knowledge of landscape maintenance and grounds keeping methods and materials and the use of maintenance equipment equivalent to that gained in three years of experience. Previous experience working in large scale landscape maintenance positions required.
    Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Ability to interact with students and staff appropriately. Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff.
    Language Skills: 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.
    Mathematical Skills: 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.
    Reasoning Ability: 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.
    Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage required. Knowledge of interface with computer operated control systems strongly preferred. Basic knowledge of work order software program.
    Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community and vendors.
    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates as determined by the District. May be licensed in one of the following: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC or any other trade relevant to the maintenance field. Must be able to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, a valid Oregon Driver License and Aerial Lift License. Must maintain a good driving record. Previous hazardous communication and asbestos training preferred.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds. The employee regularly has to climb on ladders and building structures to make repairs, and crawl through tunnels. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision. Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate maintenance tools and machinery.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, 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.
VALUES
The District is focused on eliminating systemic racism and its impact on student learning. ASD is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age: sexual orientation: gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service. Ashland Public Schools is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

OTHER
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as
it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Ashland School District appreciates the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society.  It is the policy of the Ashland School District Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

Family and Medical Leave Rights:
English:  https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Spanish:  https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf