Groundskeeper/Custodian

Woodland Public Schools - Groundskeeper/Custodian We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Position Title: Groundskeeper/Custodian
Posting #: 3540
Location: Woodland School District
Days/Hrs: 8 hours per day, start and end times to be determined based on the time of year and need 260 days per year (including 13 holidays)
Start Date: 9/1/2025
Pay Schedule: 24-25 schedule , 2025 - 2026 TBD
Benefits: Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Position Title: Seasonal Grounds/Custodian

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities and Safety:
During Spring/Summer conditions, perform detailed maintenance on site grounds, lawns, beds, sports turf, and landscape areas. Cleaning and maintaining exterior buildings. Gutters, walls, signs, etc. Complete projects assigned by the Director of Facilities. Respond to work requests in a timely manner to correct deficiencies across the School District. Maintain all responsible equipment in a functional condition. Pay Schedule Grounds April 1 - September 30

During Winter/Fall conditions, provide custodial support to buildings. Cleaning and restocking for events, sports, and overflow workload. Included are: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, restroom facilities, windows, refinishing floors, moving furniture, and doing event setup and tear down. Maintain all responsible equipment in a functional condition. Pay Schedule Custodian October 1 -March 31

Qualifications: Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial lawn equipment - mowers, blowers, trimmers, edgers, pressure washers, and painters
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial landscape maintenance techniques - edging, pruning, trimming, weeding, mowing
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial cleaning equipment - autoscrubbers, high-speed floor machines, carpet cleaning machines
• Demonstrated understanding of Commercial cleaning practices - sweeping, mopping, the use of disinfectants, and other cleaning chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing via email or other text-based systems
• Understanding of safety protocol and disposal requirements associated with chemicals
• Understanding of the use and need for PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Understand the usage and location of SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
• Reliable Transportation

Qualifications: Preferred

• AA Degree, Trade School, or professional apprenticeship.
• Professional experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping
• Professional experience in the use of hand tools and power tools, and power equipment, including lifts, pneumatics, hydraulics, and all mechanical hand tools
• Professional experience with painting equipment and procedures, indoor and exterior applications
• Professional experience with automated Commercial irrigation system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others
• Be able to adapt to changing work priorities, develop effective working relationships, work under time constraints, and comply with safety regulations
• Regular attendance is required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director
• Ability to work around children and present a positive role model
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders and to coordinate work with others
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure pertinent to the job
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
• Physical demands include: lifting, carrying, walking with a load for extended periods, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts
• Knowledge is required to read and comprehend a variety of manuals, write documents, and reports

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Essential functions

• Perform day-to-day maintenance of site grounds - Cutting grass, weeding, and grooming landscape areas
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in a safe operating condition
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of gathering information to perform required functions
• Perform a wide variety of site maintenance activities (e.g., cleaning, painting, digging, etc.) within assigned time frames
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site
• Treat co-workers, students, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Arranges furniture and equipment in preparation for special events
• Assists others with projects (e.g., transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner
• With limited training, be able to isolate natural gas, water, and electrical facilities at the schools

Position Opens Internally: 8/4/2025
Position Closes Internally: 8/8/2025
Position Opens Externally (if necessary): 8/9/2025
Position Closes: Open until filled

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).