Groundskeeper 1

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.


POSITION: GroundsKeeper 1
HOURS: 8.0 hours per day
BUILDING/DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Dept.
POSITION START DATE: TBD

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

• $20.03 - $24.08, depending upon approved accepted experience
• Longevity pay after completion of 6 years of employment
• Annual COLA pay increase (as negotiated with Oregon School Employees Association)
• Annual step pay increase awarded to eligible employees
• 11 paid holidays annually
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• 2 paid personal leave days per year
• Paid vacation leave
• 5 paid bereavement leave days per year, per occurrence
• Up to $2,121. per month district-paid contribution toward full-family medical, dental and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• $485. 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

GROUNDSKEEPER 1
Maintenance and Custodial Department


Purpose: The Groundskeeper 1 helps ensure the beauty, functionality and safety of District grounds and athletic fields through the performance of various grounds maintenance and landscaping duties.

Reports to: Director of Maintenance

Indirectly Reports to: School Principal or Vice Principal

Nature of Work: The Groundskeeper 1 performs work of a recurring nature under close supervision. The nature of the work requires following established policies and procedures.

Supervision Exercised: No supervision exercised.

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

Essential Job Functions:
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:
Working Conditions:
The Groundskeeper 1 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 window cleaning in the summer months may require prolonged work time outside.

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 and slippery surfaces.

The Groundskeeper 1 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:
Date Revised: March 15, 2017

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