Job Description
Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance (~70%) Maintain lawns, garden beds, trees, and shrubs, including mowing, trimming, edging, and pruning. Manage weeds and bark/mulch areas. Perform seasonal cleanups such as leaf removal, debris clearing, and storm-related cleanup. Maintain walkways, playgrounds, and outdoor common areas. Identify and report irrigation, drainage, or safety issues. Support snow/ice removal as needed. Safely operate Agency vehicles including towing small trailers. Safely operate zero turn mower and other landscaping power tools. Assist the coordination of small water systems, where applicable Collaborate with employees, vendors, contractors, and community partners on projects related to facilities and maintenance Demonstrate current health and safety practices during all projects and work-related tasks Facility Maintenance & Repairs (~30%) Perform basic carpentry, drywall patching, painting, and minor repairs Repair or replace hardware, fixtures, shelving, and fencing. Assist with simple plumbing and electrical tasks within skill and code limits. Assemble and install equipment or furnishings. Respond to routine maintenance requests and assist with preventive maintenance activities. Maintain organized, safe workspaces and equipment. Move office and classroom furniture and equipment as needed. Participate in operations and all Agency meetings as required. Support Agency events with event set-up and tear down. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS : Program Participation and Team Member: Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect Code of Conduct: Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate Training: In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested. Skills and Abilities: Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping or outdoor maintenance required. Strong knowledge and skills in repair and maintenance of equipment, minor plumbing, minor electrical, furniture, fixtures, appliances, facilities systems, ground and structure, and use of tools common to the trade Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the general public Ability to operate a computer for data entry, information retrieval, and timekeeping Ability to positively and respectfully interact with families of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to safely operate Agency vehicles. Ability to produce a satisfactory driving record for the previous three years that is acceptable to the Agency’s insurance company. Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation). Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry. Ability to possess and maintain current Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-employment physical which will test for: o Ability to, without assistance, consistently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds; frequently move items up to 75 pounds o Ability to, with assistance, occasionally move items 75 – 100 pounds; seldom move items over 100 pounds o Ability to crouch, bend, kneel, sit, stand, twist, and reach This position entails: Movement throughout multiple work locations in different buildings. Will need to travel to a city or town other than assigned work location. Stand or sit at a workstation frequently during each shift. Regular crouching, bending, kneeling, standing, twisting, reaching, climbing, working from ladders at various heights, and operating a