Groundskeeper - Assistant Supervisor

Experienced groundskeeper is needed for Assistant Grounds Supervisor role in Portland, OR!  You will lead, train, and work with the grounds team to perform a wide variety of grounds and sports field maintenance on our landscaped campus, which includes:

• Leading and performing routine grounds maintenance tasks
• Assuming lead role of team in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor
• Training and performing pruning, gardening, mowing, minor repairs, integrated pest control, waste removal, reporting of conditions, and other work as required
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment of the landscape trade, including but not limited to tractors, mowers, golf carts, snow removal equipment, and hand tools.
• Monitoring irrigation schedules and watering requirements and leading repairs of irrigation/main line systems
• Clearing hard surfaces including pavement, sidewalks, and roofs in all weather and include clearing debris, snow, and ice
• Performing work as essential personnel in inclement weather

Pay and Benefits:  $29-34/hour, dental and disability insurance, generous time off policy

Qualifications:

• At least five years’ experience in commercial/institutional landscaping
• At least one year leading a work crew, preferably on a large campus or institution
• Knowledge to care for athletic fields, lawns, shrubs, and trees
• Expert operation of tractors, cultivators, edgers, power mowers, pruners, and other equipment used in grounds maintenance
• Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping
• ODA Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with a School Integrated Pest Management category required by time of employment or ability to attain within the first 90 days of employment
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have safe driving record
• Bilingual capabilities a plus