STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification: Grounds and Irrigation Maintenance Location: Maintenance
Reports to: Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Grounds FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: International Union of Operating Engineers
This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The District represents a diverse community with a population of approximately 40% students with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.
Part I: Position Summary:
Serves as an irrigation maintenance specialist responsible for installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems. Responsible for using a variety of tools, equipment, and treatments to maintain grounds including planting, cultivating, spraying, pruning, and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. Responsible for determining the care and treatment necessary to maintain grounds in good condition.
Part II: Supervision and Controls over the Work:
Work is performed under the supervision of the supervisor for facilities maintenance and the Grounds Lead who assigns work and responsibilities and sets priorities. Employee is expected to independently perform assigned work only seeking the assistance of the supervisor in unusual or difficult situations. Employee plans and performs assigned work with minimum disruption of the education learning environment.

LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current first aid card
• Pesticide license

PART VI: PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

The physical demands and work environment 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 frequently required to bend, sit, stoop, twist, reach, talk, move about, hear and speak. Employee is routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or otherwise move up to 60 pounds and greater than 60 pounds using appropriate equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus and work with close tolerances.
Employee may be exposed to toxic fumes and spills from use of chemicals.

Part IV: Minimum Qualifications:

• Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgement and decision-making capabilities are essential
• 2 years’ experience performing full time grounds work
• Knowledge of local codes for irrigation systems.
• Ability to utilize power equipment and hand tools appropriate to irrigation and grounds work.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district owned vehicles.
• Incumbents must have successful experience and hold valid certification in maintaining, inspecting, certifying and repairing irrigation backflow devises, or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment

Part V: Desired Qualifications:

• Prefer experience with automated irrigation systems.
• Substantive training and/or experience in care and maintenance of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Bilingual skills

• Installs, inspects, upgrades, and maintains irrigation systems.
• Sets, programs, and adjusts computerized, hydraulic, and electronic components to accomplish a planned irrigation schedule.
• Cleans, adjusts, and repairs irrigation heads, plastic and copper pipes, and devices.
• Reviews blueprints and plans prior to installing and repairing irrigation systems.
• Plans for irrigation installation and repair including determination of parts and materials and taking action to assure parts and materials are available when needed.
• Excavates and refills trenches and drainage areas to install and repair irrigation systems.
• Coordinates with grounds staff to assure appropriate sequencing and scheduling.
• Maintains and repairs irrigation installation and repair equipment.
• Performs standard groundskeeper functions such as (but not limited to)
• Mowing, pruning, application of pesticide, weed control products
• Removing trash, damaged plants, grass, leaves and branches
• Spraying lawns, plants, shrubs and tress with fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides
• Maintain paths and walkways, athletic fields including mowing, raking, lining, leveling and repairing fields.
• Operate all District mechanized equipment which may include but is not limited to: trucks, trailers, commercial tractors, augers, ditcher, backhoe, mowers, forklift, trimmer, edger, rotor-tiller, chainsaws, paint liners, blowers, drills, tamper, wood chipper, rollers, rental equipment, gang mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, snow removal equipment, etc.
• Operate district vehicles and truck/trailer combinations to transport equipment and materials
• Basic Knowledge of control and zone wiring
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Part IV: Minimum Qualifications:

• Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction; sound judgement and decision-making capabilities are essential
• 2 years’ experience performing full time grounds work
• Knowledge of local codes for irrigation systems.
• Ability to utilize power equipment and hand tools appropriate to irrigation and grounds work.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district owned vehicles.
• Incumbents must have successful experience and hold valid certification in maintaining, inspecting, certifying and repairing irrigation backflow devises, or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Part V: Desired Qualifications:

• Prefer experience with automated irrigation systems.
• Substantive training and/or experience in care and maintenance of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Bilingual skills.