Landscape Technician I

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The job of Landscape Technician is done for the purpose/s of performing manual skilled or unskilled work in grounds maintenance as part of the District’s commitment to an exceptional learning environment.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Maintains beds, lawns and shrubbery as well as other types of district grounds properties.
• Performs lawn maintenance functions such as mowing, edging, blowing, fertilizing seeding and sodding turf areas, watering, mulching and general cleanup.
• Performs gardening duties which include ground preparation, planting, cultivating, transplanting, weeding, pruning, watering and fertilizing flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and other plant material; handles mulching, dumping materials from wheel-barrows and buckets as well as general clean-up.
• Operates and maintains grounds equipment used by personnel in the maintenance of district property. Types of equipment include but are not limited to various lawn mowers, small tractors w/PTO, edgers, weed-eaters, thatchers, spreaders, blowers, roto-tillers, hedge-shears, chains-saws, hand-tools, truck and trailer transportation, etc.
• Trims, cuts down and removes small-medium sized trees, plants and bushes.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides as needed to control weeds and pests such as bees, rodents, birds and insects.
• Evaluates irrigation coverage, assists with minor repairs and documents any potential or existing irrigation problems through district work-order system.
• Maintains all-weather turf fields by raking, blowing and removing debris as necessary.
• Transport truck, trailer and equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Works from ladders and scaffolds of various heights as needed to perform the duties of the position.
• Accesses work orders through district online work order system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• High School diploma/GED or strong evidence of reading, writing and communication skills with two years’ experience in grounds/maintenance preferred.
• 2-5 years’ experience within grounds/maintenance.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Washington State Pesticide License Type: PO, OB and OC.
• CPR, First Aid & AED.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Must pass the BSD405 performance-based interview process.
• Knowledge of basic operation and maintenance of grounds equipment, hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in working with landscaping equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of basic problem-solving strategies appropriate for the work assignments associated with the position.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Communicates orally and in writing and while understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrates basics skills in working as an effective member of a team.
• Does sustained physical work in all types of weather conditions.
• Maintains effective communication and good working relationships with district employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Maintenance and Grounds salary classification A-4 $39.75 to $40.25/hour (starting pay is $39.75/hour), 40 hours per week, for a 260-day annual assignment based on negotiated bargaining agreement.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Title IX Compliance Coordinator Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone Number: 425-456-4248 Email: phamn@bsd405.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 Telephone Number: (425) 456-4168 Email: bowenk@bsd405.org

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornj@bsd405.org.