2026-27 Grounds/Maintenance

POSITION: GROUNDS/ MAINTENANCE, 8 hrs per day, 260 days

REPORTS TO: Maintenance/Custodial Director

ELLENSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT #401

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance/Custodial Director, this position performs manual and skilled work related to maintaining school district facilities and grounds. The position requires knowledge and skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grounds care, and related maintenance activities. Performs a variety of skilled tasks to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for students, staff, parents, and the general public. Must have the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job situations in a cooperative manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Implement and assist with a variety of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Perform electrical repairs, including changing ballasts, switches, and fixtures.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including unclogging drains and repairing or replacing fixtures.
• Perform carpentry work, including framing walls, hanging doors, finish work, and cabinetry.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair district irrigation pumps and systems.
• Perform pruning of shrubbery and trees.
• Participate in weed control activities.
• Operate and maintain maintenance/grounds equipment, including lifts, mowers, snow plows, tractors, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Operate snow removal equipment during winter months.
• Work various shifts or hours as needed to complete assigned tasks, including snow removal, irrigation, and emergency response.
• Perform sanitary, custodial, and housekeeping tasks as required.
• Work independently when necessary.
• Take direction, follow instructions, and maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Exhibit the ability, attitude, and appearance necessary to work effectively in a public school environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and skills necessary to perform various electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grounds care, and general maintenance tasks, as well as operate equipment used to maintain lawns and building facilities.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of irrigation systems, irrigation pumps, controllers, troubleshooting, or seasonal irrigation maintenance is preferred.
• Willingness to accept direction from the Maintenance/Custodial Director and Grounds Foreman and perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact positively and confidently with students, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to remain flexible under changing needs and circumstances and effectively communicate and cooperate with custodial personnel and building staff to meet needs and accomplish work-related tasks.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, including step ladders and extension ladders to a height of 40 feet, or use district lifts.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to personally provide appropriate footwear, clothing, and foul-weather gear.
• Model appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information consistent with District ethical guidelines.
• Must have excellent moral character and be able to work effectively with children and adults.
• Must maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Washington State Public Applicator license.
• Successful completion of WSP and FBI fingerprint/background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid Washington State Driver''s License and proof of a safe driving record demonstrated by a current five-year driving abstract.
• Completion, submission, and positive results from Washington State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure requirements.
• Authorization and Release of Information form relating to prior employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours may vary depending on District needs. Requires sitting, turning, lifting, pulling, and pushing objects using proper lifting, pulling, and pushing techniques, including lifting 50 pounds from floor to chest. Must be able to use fingers, hands, arms, legs, vision, and hearing and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Routinely requires dexterity and balance.

Requires driving in normal and adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to inclement weather. May be required to drive in congested areas for extended periods. Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, walk, reach, carry, push, stoop, crouch, and hear. Requires far and near visual acuity and depth perception.

Requires mental concentration under various traffic and road conditions, including parking lot snow removal. Requires occasional evening and weekend work. Exposures may include dust, fumes, infectious diseases, occasional noise, and various road and traffic conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The current opening is a classified, represented position for a total of 40 hours per week, year-round, with holidays, vacation, sick leave, and salary in accordance with the Ellensburg School District Public School Employee Agreement.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants interested in this position must follow the application procedures carefully. Consideration will only be given to fully completed application files. Minorities, persons with disabilities, and applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days. Prorated if applicable.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.