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Substitute - General Maintenance​/Grounds

Job in Moses Lake, Grant County, Washington, 98837, USA
Listing for: Maintenance Dept.
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Groundskeeper, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Maintenance III-Grounds

Perform all activities involved in the preservation and care of the grounds, athletic fields, playgrounds, walks, drives and parking areas as well as debris removal and equipment maintenance to a high standard set by the Moses Lake School District.

Qualifications

  • Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license.
  • Must be able to read and write the English language and be able to follow basic oral and written directions.
  • Prefer two years of vocational training or specific course completion in grounds maintenance, or equivalent experience (i.e. one year job experience may be equal to one year of formal training).
  • Prefer two years experience working in grounds maintenance in addition to #3 above.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including swing shift and weekends when assigned.
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
  • Abilities

  • Must be able to manipulate/use hand and power tools.
  • Must be able to read/interpret measuring and metering devices.
  • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications and operating instructions.
  • Must be able to read and complete work orders.
  • Duties/Responsibilities

  • Mow lawn areas, sports fields and other areas.
  • Trim walks, curbs and remove vegetation from fence lines.
  • Tree and shrub pruning/shearing, edging and mulching of beds.
  • Tree, shrub, perennial or annual installation, including construction or creation of new plant beds.
  • Policing of grounds, spring and fall cleanup (leaf removal).
  • General Duties

  • Develops and employs team attitude along with Maintenance and Custodial staff regarding special projects or assignments; coordinates grounds work with other crafts within Facilities Maintenance.
  • Perform maintenance inspections and repairs to turf/grounds maintenance equipment.
  • Maintains working knowledge of new equipment, materials and procedures through ongoing training.
  • Complies with work methods, equipment and procedures to assure health and safety standards and precautions are in accordance with OSHA requirements.
  • Assists with analyzing and recommending changes for methods, equipment and plantings.
  • May conduct routine inspections of playgrounds to ensure that Consumer Product Safety Commission recommendations are met or exceeded.
  • Maintains high standard, must be neat, clean and always in proper dress, including footwear and safety gear.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Environmental Conditions

  • Able to work in a wide variety of weather conditions.
  • Able to work in a variety of temperature conditions.
  • Able to work in a variety of situations including but not limited to noise/vibration, toxic conditions, unique hazards.
  • Work Schedule

  • Able to work a normal schedule of 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; exact schedules are assigned by management.
  • Must have good attendance and be punctual.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including swing shift, overtime and weekends when assigned.
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