Maintenance I - Outdoor

Maintenance I - Outdoor

15 Sep 2025
Oregon, Portland, 97201 Portland USA

Maintenance I - Outdoor

Please apply through our District Website here: https://sherwood.schoolspring.com/

TITLE: Maintenance I - Outdoor

Hours/Days: 8 hrs/day - Monday through Friday

Position Start Date: Upon Hire

Benefits include:

Consistent hours and competitive pay.

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance. (including options at no cost for family).

Tuition assistance.

A 6% employer contribution to PERS(retirement account) upon eligibility.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor and/or Chief Operations Officer

PURPOSE

Perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in maintenance, grounds, landscaping, custodial, construction and repair of building and equipment. Assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work orders and assignments. Maintain the school facilities and grounds in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives supervision from Facilities Supervisor and may receive guidance and direction from building Administrator or Maintenance II or Maintenance III. Exercises no supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform successfully in this position, 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

One to three years of satisfactory employment in general maintenance, landscaping, and/or related skilled trade

One year experience in general construction and/or maintenance work involving operating of light trucks or other landscape maintenance equipment

Knowledge of basic operations of hand and power tools and terms used in building maintenance, repair and construction

Knowledge of proper maintenance of grass turf and athletic fields

Knowledge of proper maintenance of artificial turf and athletic fields

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of irrigation systems

Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and an excellent driving record

Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally

Ability to use materials and equipment with skill and efficiency

Knowledge and ability to locate and read MSD sheets within buildings

Ability to work with minimal supervision in performance of duties

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication

Ability to work harmoniously and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general maintenance of grounds including mowing, edging, over-seeding, weeding and athletic field preparation

Program, adjust, maintain, and repair irrigation system

Perform grounds and parking lot rubbish clean up

Perform maintenance and repair of general equipment and maintenance equipment

Perform preventative maintenance tasks

Have knowledge to operate all appropriate equipment, machines and power tools with skill and efficiency.

Maintain professional competence and gain knowledge of maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment through staff development activities and workshops

Participate in district related meetings when requested

Use appropriate equipment and safety precautions to complete tasks and follow District and OSHA regulations and guidelines

Assist in establishing and maintaining an orderly and supportive environment for staff and students

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards

OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE TASKS

Clear walkways of debris (blowing and/or power washing)

Trim trees and bushes as needed

Prepare grass athletic fields for play (mowing, edging, dragging, lining)

Maintain and sanitize artificial turf athletic fields

Outdoor equipment and facility repair

Fertilization and others tasks related to turf management

Maintain, and repair irrigation systems

Maintain internal courtyards at all district facilities

Pickup and empty garbages at outdoor district facilities

Maintain and repair all district outdoor facilities

Other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all of the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds

Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting.

Have regular and punctual attendance

Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority

Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Sherwood School District 88J and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter #103.

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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 and hear

The employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.

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