Temporary Landscaping Facilities Maintenance Worker

Description

Bring your experience with general landscaping and minor repairs to support the Facilities group maintaining grounds and playgrounds for early childhood education programs. We have 12 sites throughout Clackamas County.

Supports the Facilities Management team to conduct day-to-day facilities functions including landscaping, minor construction and renovation projects, repairs, replacements, inspections, moving furniture and supplies, and similar duties, in compliance with all safety protocols, applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

Facilities Manager

Bilingual add to pay of $.35/hour

• Perform landscaping duties at the Centers we are currently responsible for and make recommendations to Facilities Manager for improvements. These duties include mowing, trimming, planting, re-planting, foliage/rock/tree assembling, irrigation equipment maintenance, bioswale/storm drain maintenance at Admin Building, cedar chips and other playground requirements and cleanliness at all centers for continual licensing compliance
• Appropriately maintain assigned facilities and landscaping equipment per schedule
• Complete assigned internal work order requests and follow department communication procedure, maintaining status updates up until completion of assignments
• Collaborate and communicate with CCCC staff, vendors, contractors, and community partners on projects related to facilities and maintenance
• At the direction of the Facilities Manager, take the lead on ensuring various projects are effectively executed with vendors and contractors
• Perform minor handyperson repairs or replacements to include, but not limited to, basic framing, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and bulb replacement.
• Move office furniture and classroom furniture/supplies within and between centers and other agency facilities, to support staff changes, remodels, and program expansion

Positively interact with children, families, staff, and community members from various culture, race, family structure, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. With awareness of own biases, perform work in a manner that is inclusive of all participants.

Actively participate in relationship-based supportive supervision through reflective practices.

Perform all work in compliance with the Clackamas County Children’s Commission Code of Conduct.

Respect and maintain confidentiality of information regarding enrolled children and families, personnel issues, and other program operations as appropriate.

In consultation with supervisor, develop professional work goals and training plan. Participate in training as requested.

• Arrive to work on time; punctually attend and actively participate in all required activities, meetings, and trainings
• Be a respectful, cooperative, and reliable team member and participant in program activities
• Project a professional work image, both in dress and manner
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, position-related policies and procedures as well as the program’s overarching objectives
• Follow Agency policy/procedures for reporting and documenting suspected child abuse and/or neglect

Because our vision is for a community in which ALL children have the best possible opportunity to succeed, we seek to confront racism, discrimination, and prejudice in all forms.

• We continue to educate ourselves so that we may effectively engage in conversations and actions that lead to real change.
• We remain committed to listening to one another, intending first to understand.
• We work to ensure that our leadership, staff, and culture reflect the diverse needs of the children and families that we serve.
• We continue to solicit feedback and ensure accountability at all levels, believing these are critical elements for cultivating an environment of equity, inclusion, and respect.

We have much to learn and much to do, desiring to be part of the solutions that will lead to safety, social justice, and a better, kinder world.

• High School diploma/GED or Equivalent, or ability to obtain GED within 18 months
• Competent in the use of basic landscaping, construction and maintenance tools
• Minimum one year of landscaping and/or handyperson experience is preferred

• Strong knowledge and skills in landscaping duties, repair and maintenance of such equipment used. Minor handyperson knowledge, to include some minor plumbing and electrical abilities, is a plus
• Ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with co-workers, vendors, clients, and the relevant community
• Ability to possess and operate a computer and work cell phone for communication, project management, data entry, research,…