This is a full time 1.0 FTE/8 hour per day position working on a 12 month work schedule.

Implements the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program site modifications to control pests and weeds on District properties. Assists with planning, organizing and coordination of grounds maintenance schedule and establishes work priorities. Instrumental in problem-solving, disseminating department communication and team building.
 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. General knowledge of irrigation, field fencing, methods of pest and weed control, concrete forming and finishing, and plant care.
2. General knowledge of the installation and repair of outdoor sprinkler systems used in District buildings.
3. Strong communications skills.
4. Ability to provide technical direction and guidance to others.
5. Ability to communicate work priorities and assignments.
6. Ability to operate backhoe, loader, dump truck, blacktop roller, lawn mowers, and hand and power tools.
7. Ability to comprehend and convey oral and written specifications for construction activities.
8. Ability to receive assignments and work independently for extended periods of time.
9. Knowledge of safety practices applicable to the construction process.
10. Physical ability to perform the requirements of the job.
11.   Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
12.  Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Two years of experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or related field.
2. Experience leading, coordinating or directing work crews.
3. Possession of or the ability to obtain a State of Oregon pesticide applicator license within the first six months from the date of hire.
4. Possession of a valid State of Oregon driver's license.
5. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.
 

Additional Information:

Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.  Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

 

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7660.

To view a complete job description please visit the Eugene School District 4J website at http://www.4j.lane.edu/hr/jobdescriptionsandclassif/