Deer Park School District #414

Position: Temporary Groundskepper

Date: 9/09/2024           Posting ID: 24-140

Overview/Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and reliable candidate to join our team as a Summer Grounds Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure the beauty and functionality of our grounds.

Duties Responsibilities [or Essential Functions]:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to operate a manual transmission.
• Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish work in a timely manner
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial landscape machinery preferred.
• Ability to operate and repair automatic sprinkler systems.
• Valid pesticide applicator license and application experience preferred.
• Able to layout and mark (paint) sports fields as directed.
• Operate basic equipment such as lawnmowers, weed whackers, and leaf blowers (following proper safety training).
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Must have a valid WA State driver’s license with proof of insurance.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.

Physical Requirements:

• Seasonal Grounds Assistant must be capable of standing, walking, kneeling, and bending without restriction. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry objects frequently weighing up to 50 lbs. (workers may request assistance when asked to lift objects weighing more than 50 lbs).  Must be able to work at heights (on ladders, lifts, roofs, etc..) and under extreme hot and cold temperatures. Must be able to work in environments with dust, allergens, chemicals, and loud noises and be willing and able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required. 

Wage: $16.28 per hour. 

Benefits: Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees  This position is not expected to work the required hours to be benefit eligible. 

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/ This position is not expected to work the required hours to be benefit eligible. 

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the application online: dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1 including a most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) background checks. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.  

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to: