Equipment Operator - Facilities

Salary: $19.21 - $24.11 Hourly
Location : Eugene, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00006
School/Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: 1/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day position working on the CL-12 (260 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Operates maintenance equipment to repair maintain and construct, District fields, roads and parking.
Essential Functions:

1. Operate backhoe, tractor, rotary mower, jack hammer, blacktop roller, sweeper, 5-yard and 10-yard dump trucks, grader, rototiller, and other heavy and light equipment.
2. Prepare athletic fields by applying loam, rock, or marking chalk.
3. Clean catch basins and drain lines; relocate as necessary to maintain proper flow of water run-off. May be required to use transit to calculate elevations and rate of flow for installation or alteration of drainage ditches.
4. Clear brush, mow ditches, and perform other rough groundskeeping. Clear snow and sand during snow season.
5. Contact utilities to determine locations of water and electric lines. Clear broken or clogged sewers, uncover power lines; dig footings or foundations for new buildings.
6. Order and arrange delivery of asphalt; oversee crews in preparing, applying, rolling, and finishing asphalt lots.
7. Clean, lubricate, adjust, and perform general maintenance and repair of equipment.
8. Train other personnel in safe equipment use.
9. Assist in moving athletic equipment, furniture, or other items.
10. May be required to assist in the fabrication of needed equipment or parts.
11. Maintains regular and prompt attendance.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of light and heavy equipment used by the District.
2. General knowledge of the principles of drainage, irrigation, and grounds care.
3. Ability to plan and oversee the activities of work crews.
4. Ability to understand and convey oral and written construction specifications. Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
5. Knowledge and application of safety practices in the operation of heavy equipment.
6. Ability to respond to emergency situations during evenings and weekends.
7. Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
8. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years of experience in operation and maintenance of heavy equipment, preferably in a school setting.
2. Possession of a valid Class A CDL license or obtain the Class A CDL license during the employee probationary period (first seven months).
3. Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

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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, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity 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) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.