Job Details
General Maintenance/Groundskeeper
2025-06-30 Mead, WA Mead,WA
Description:
Education/Training
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
A person working in this position will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee may also be required to work at elevated heights and climb ladders. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Combined Trades Association (MCTA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at
APPLICATION
MEMBERS of MCTA Bargaining Group interested in this position need to apply for this position via your login to myMead and the link "Applicants" to be connected to the online application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a cover letter to your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, July 3, 2025.
If this vacancy is not filled from permanent employees, all other applicants completing the online application (including substitute personnel) will be reviewed to select a candidate for this position.
All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org.Highlight "OUR DISTRICT" and click "Applicants" to fill out the online application and upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Shelli. Nemec at the District Administration Building or email shelli.nemec@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 PM, July 3, 2025 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, ...@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, ...@mead354.org , (509) ###-#### or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) ###-####
June 26, 2025
General Maintenance I
Maintenance
Monday - Friday/
8 hrs per day/
Day Schedule/Swing Schedule split-year
JOB SUMMARY
A general maintenance employee is responsible for a wide range of maintenance related activities. This position frequently works in support of a journey level category. This position will be split working days for 8 months and swing shift for 4 months of the year. In order to meet the District needs, the general maintenance person may be called up to assist other district maintenance personnel with general maintenance tasks as directed by the Director of Maintenance. They are responsible to the Director of Maintenance.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete assigned work orders
- Deliver chairs, risers, stages, band equipment and gym mats as well as miscellaneous items between buildings
- Inspect/repair and maintain playground equipment such as backstops, swings, slides, domes, and other related playground equipment, including the maintenance of pea gravel pits
- Repair, maintain fence lines and gates
- Mow all district lawn and playgrounds as directed, including trimming around fence lines, curbs, and building edges with a weed trimmer on a regular schedule
- May plan and layout, design and install irrigation systems, including control wire installation and controller system installation.
- May repair and maintain irrigation mainlines, irrigation valves and pumps.
- Sweep parking lots, sidewalks, and paved playgrounds
- Assist with snow removal and parking lot sanding
- Recondition play fields to include sodding, aerating, over-seeding and fertilizing
- Maintain shrub beds and re-bark
- Clean out sawdust hoppers
- Perform minor welding of chairs, tables, etc.
- Perform minor carpentry repair
- Perform minor touch-up painting
- Perform re-stripping on paved play areas
- Install signs on District facilities, parking lots, and playgrounds
- Perform glazing/glass work
- Perform minor asphalt repair of parking lots, roads, and paved playgrounds
- Perform filter changing on HVAC systems
- Work in a team environment outside of his/her qualified field to assist other persons at the direction of the Director.
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Director of Maintenance
Education/Training
- High school diploma and/or GED equivalent
- Two years training and/or experience in two of the skills under General Duties above
- Must have a valid driver's license, CDL preferred, or the ability to acquire one in the event job responsibilities require so in the future
- Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and aerial life devices
- Ability to work in close restricted locations
- Willingness to respond to emergency calls
- Cooperative and willing attitude toward helping others
- Willing and Able to work both required shifts throughout the year.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
A person working in this position will exert 50 to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee may also be required to work at elevated heights and climb ladders. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Mead Combined Trades Association (MCTA) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at
APPLICATION
MEMBERS of MCTA Bargaining Group interested in this position need to apply for this position via your login to myMead and the link "Applicants" to be connected to the online application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a cover letter to your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, July 3, 2025.
If this vacancy is not filled from permanent employees, all other applicants completing the online application (including substitute personnel) will be reviewed to select a candidate for this position.
All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org.Highlight "OUR DISTRICT" and click "Applicants" to fill out the online application and upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Shelli. Nemec at the District Administration Building or email shelli.nemec@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 PM, July 3, 2025 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION
- Your Resume
- Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying
- Three Letters of Reference, dated and current within the last three years
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, ...@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, ...@mead354.org , (509) ###-#### or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) ###-####