Groundskeeper

Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces? We're seeking a skilled Groundskeeper to help care for the expansive grounds of Catlin Gabel School, situated in scenic Southwest Portland just off Highway 26. Our campus boasts dedicated sports fields, an orchard, pond, forested pathways, and more—providing a unique backdrop for your landscaping expertise.

Why Join Us?

At Catlin Gabel, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Facilities Department's goals. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment surrounded by natural beauty and dedicated colleagues. We have a great PTO package and our Facilities Department can guarantee work for all 12 months of the year!

Advancement opportunities within the grounds keeping role may include progression from Groundskeeper I to Groundskeeper II, offering pathways for career growth, increased responsibilities and on the job training.

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Responsibilities would consist of:

Performing routine grounds maintenance tasks to uphold the beauty and functionality of our campus.

Collaborating with our Grounds team on pruning, gardening, mowing, minor repairs, integrated pest control, waste removal, and reporting.

Operating and maintaining a variety of landscape equipment, from tractors and mowers to snow removal tools and golf carts.

Monitoring irrigation schedules and assist in maintaining irrigation systems.

Ensuring safety and cleanliness by clearing hard surfaces in all weather conditions, including snow and ice.

Pay Range for Grounds I: $23-$28/hour

Qualifications:

Safe and proficient equipment operation, pruning, irrigation, gardening, mowing, minor repairs, integrated pest control, waste removal, reporting of conditions, and other work as required.

Operate and maintain tools and equipment of the landscape trade, including but not limited to snow removal equipment, tractors, mowers, golf carts.

Monitor irrigation schedules and watering requirements and assist in maintenance of irrigation systems

Clear hard surfaces including pavement, sidewalks, and roofs in all weather and include clearing debris, snow, and ice.

Performs work as designated essential personnel for inclement weather.

Pay Range for Grounds II: $29-$33/hour

Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in commercial or institutional landscaping, with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience.

Advanced expertise in lawn, shrub and tree care.

Proficient in operation of all of the following equipment: tractors, cultivators, edgers, power mowers, pruners, and other equipment used in grounds maintenance

Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping

At least three (3) years’ experience in commercial/institutional landscaping

Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and have safe driving record to meet school standards

ODA Certification preferred

Interested in some of the benefits the school has to offer?

Check out those details here! https://www.catlin.edu/about/employment

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We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ candidates or candidates from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. We are committed to an inclusive school experience for all those who come to work at Catlin Gabel School.

Review of applications begins immediately,

and position is open until filled.

This position is set to begin as soon as possible.