Head Groundskeeper

Job Title: Head GroundskeeperCategory: Maintenance/Custodial

THE DISTRICT

School District #6 is located in the famous Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon, nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain ranges. The area abounds with opportunities - natural, theatrical, musical, educational and athletic. The entire school district is being restructured with an eye toward further improving our already excellent program. Our goal is to add innovative and energetic teachers who are committed equally to kids and to educational improvement and who want to be part of creative decision making.

POSITION: Head GroundskeeperHOURS: 8.0 hours per dayBUILDING: Maintenance DepartmentCALENDAR: 261 days per year

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:$26.51 - $31.01, depending upon approved accepted experienceLongevity pay after completion of 6 years of employmentAnnual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees11 paid holidays annually12 paid sick leave days per year2 paid personal leave days per year5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrenceUp to $2,051. per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees)$480. per month opt-out stipend for employees who demonstrate other health insurance coverage under a qualifying employer sponsored group medical plan (for full-time employees)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)6% district-paid contribution towards Oregon Public Employees Retirement System$55. per month employer match into a tax sheltered annuity when employee contributes $35. per month

HEAD GROUNDSKEEPER

Maintenance and Custodial Department

Purpose: The Head Groundskeeper helps ensure the beauty, functionality and safety of District grounds, parking lots, playgrounds, and athletic fields by organizing and leading the grounds maintenance and landscaping operations.

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Indirectly Reports to: Director of Facilities & Operations and School Administrators

Nature of Work: The Head Groundskeeper performs work of a recurring nature under general supervision. The nature of the work requires following established policies and procedures. Because this job requires leading the activities of groundskeeping staff, the position requires strong organizing and communication abilities.

Supervision Exercised: No direct supervision exercised, but significant indirect supervisory and coordination responsibilities. Provides training and leadership for Grounds staff.

Interface: Primarily interfaces with school administrators, school personnel,students, and community members.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Leads and organizes groundskeeping operations to ensure District fields, lawns and other outdoor areas are kept in a clean, orderly and safe condition.

2. Coordinates groundskeeping activities, including establishing schedules for irrigation, mowing, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, and other routine

groundskeeping duties.

1. Responsible for coordinating specific tasks in response to work orders. 4. Provides direction and guidance to groundskeeping and custodial personnel. 5. Cuts, edges, mows, trims and removes grass.

2. Removes weeds and invasive vegetation.

3. Prunes trees and other shrubbery to maintain their shape and improve growth. 8. Picks up litter, sweeps walkways, removes leaves and snow; performs other basic maintenance tasks as needed.

4. Safely operates commercial-sized agricultural tractors and equipment. 10. Operates safely a variety of light power equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, edgers, weed eaters and leaf blowers.

5. Maintains groundskeeping equipment in proper working condition, including performing minor maintenance work and light engine repair as needed.

6. Inspects, monitors and maintains wastewater treatment facilities and irrigation equipment in accordance with state and local water authority requirements. 13. Prepares athletic fields for practices, games and other events by laying out lines and

other markings in accordance with established specifications.

1. Operates irrigation equipment and repairs irrigation systems as needed. 15. Applies fertilizers and pest control chemicals in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols.

2. Coordinates and assists Maintenance Supervisor with spraying program. 17. Completes and coordinates landscape/grounds projects including large repairs and capital projects.

3. Attends scheduled Maintenance & Grounds meetings and monthly safety meetings. 19. Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with staff,students, and community members.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Required Qualifications:

1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

2. Must have demonstrated experience in landscaping or a related field.

3. Must pass a criminal background check.

4. A Valid Oregon Pesticide Applicator License (Full licensure required with one year of employment)

5. Must be able to read, write, understand and follow multi-step written and verbal instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A Valid Oregon Wastewater Operator Certificate

2. Must possess a valid Oregon pesticide applicator license.

Working Conditions:

The Head Groundskeeper works mostly outdoors, in all kinds of weather and occasionally in the dark. Most of the work involves activities of a physical nature. Seasonal weather-related activity such as cleaning leaves in the fall, ice and snow in the winter and maintenance of irrigation equipment year round and will require prolonged work time outside. Certain essential job functions, such as the application of herbicides, may require the Head Groundskeeper to work on weekends to minimize impact on students and staff. In coordination with the supervisor, the work schedule may be adjusted to exchange regular weekday shifts for weekend days as needed.

The incumbent will be regularly exposed to odors, fumes, oil, grease, dirt and dust, as well as inclement weather. Other potential hazards include but are not limited to pesticide chemicals, sharp objects, power equipment,slippery surfaces, and operating equipment in inclement weather.

The Head Groundskeeper will spend most work hours standing, and will in the course of the workday regularly be required to bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and climb ladders - sometimes for prolonged periods. The incumbent must possess the physical strength and dexterity necessary to operate various types of groundskeeping equipment and be able to

repeatedly lift 50 lbs. independently and more than 50 lbs. with assistance.

Work Year: Approximately 260 Days

Bargaining Unit: OSEA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Approved: tbd

Date Revised: March 15, 2017, August 19, 2025

Range: 20

The Central Point School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Central Point School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.