Facilities Maintenance/Landscaping Worker

Supports the Facilities Management team to conduct day-to-day facilities functions including landscaping, minor construction and renovation projects, repairs, replacements, inspections, moving furniture and supplies, and similar duties, in compliance with all safety protocols, applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

Perform landscaping duties, maintain assigned facilities and landscaping equipment, complete assigned internal work order requests, collaborate with staff and vendors, and perform minor handyperson repairs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong knowledge and skills in landscaping duties, repair and maintenance of equipment, and minor handyperson skills. They should be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, vendors, and clients, and possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile insurance.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or Equivalent
• Competent in the use of basic landscaping, construction and maintenance tools
• Minimum one year of landscaping and/or handyperson experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge and skills in landscaping duties, repair and maintenance of such equipment used
• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the relevant community
• Ability to possess and operate a computer and work cell phone for communication, project management, data entry, research, information retrieval, and timekeeping
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and personal automobile insurance
• Ability to safely and responsibly operate Agency vehicles
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record that is acceptable to the Agency's insurance company
• Ability to positively interact with children, families, staff, and vendors from various cultures, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry
• Maintain current Pediatric/Adult First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Ability to pass a health and drug screen

Benefits

• Choice of family medical, dental and vision insurance plans subsidized by employer with employee contribution starting 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 12 paid holidays, 1 personal day
• 5 days paid time off for spring break, 5 days paid time off for Winter break, 4 additional personal days
• 8% of salary employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan after two years of service
• $500 hiring incentive payable at 90 days continuous employment