Maintenance​/Grounds

Lake Chelan School District has an opening in the Maintenance/Grounds Department starting in August. The work week is during school Monday through Friday for four hours per day, five days per week. During any non-school days, including summer, this position will work 8 hours per day. The salary range is $27.61 - $32.30, depending on qualifications and experience.

Duties will include various skilled maintenance and grounds assignments for all school district facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position is for 260 days a year. Responsible to the Director of Maintenance and Operations.

• High school diploma or GED
• Self-starter who is able to work well without direct supervision with a desire to continue career improvement
• Two years of K-12 building maintenance experience preferred
• Background in carpentry, plumbing, finish work and light electrical
• Knowledge and experience maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of heating and cooling equipment/systems operations
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, alarm systems, door hardware, and light electrical systems
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory
• Familiar with facility security and safety practices
• Ability to adjust schedule due to winter weather and emergencies
• Ability to read chemical labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS)
• Professional working proficiency in English is required for communication with district staff and work safety
• FBI, Washington State Patrol and Sexual Misconduct clearance
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License
• Current first aid/CPR card, or willingness to obtain

• Maintain school buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities, supporting the value of educational and work environments
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team and district staff
• React to change productively; and handle other tasks as assigned
• Appropriately, operate all equipment and machinery as necessary. Operate and transport heavy equipment, including tractors with loaders, dump trucks, aerators, small and large area mowers, pick-up trucks, trailers, and aerial platform lifts
• Install, repair and maintain irrigation systems including pumps, water lines, sprinkler heads, automatic valves and controllers
• Perform turf installation and maintenance including tilling, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, edging and weed management. Responsible for control of weeds and other vegetation in all non-improved areas of district properties including borders and non-turf areas.
• Prepare all school athletic fields including applying game markings and dragging fields
• Clean and maintain sidewalks, parking lots and roadways as needed through all seasons and weather
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with:
  • electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
  • lighting
  • exterior and interior of buildings
  • school grounds
• Move equipment and materials within and between school buildings
• Act as a substitute custodian when necessary
• Observe district policies at all times
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Maintain safe environments for both public use and work areas
• Respond to emergency calls to troubleshoot and make facility and grounds repairs
• Occasionally perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when work-load requires in order to prevent disruption of the schools
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and Operations or Administrative Staff

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching
• Requires climbing and balancing
• Must work indoors and outdoors
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments
• Must work in and around dust, fumes,…