St. Helens School District - Maintenance/Groundskeeper Job Description

Sep 13, 2026

Maintenance/Groundskeeper role for St. Helens School District focuses on keeping school grounds, athletic fields, equipment, and assigned buildings clean, safe, and continuously improved. Responsibilities cover grounds equipment operation, lawn care and irrigation maintenance, routine landscaping tasks, and debris removal. The position also supports HVAC-related calibration and repairs, boiler and plumbing systems upkeep, carpentry/electrical/painting, roof and gutter cleaning, emergency response, and hazard mitigation. Collaboration with principals, custodians, students, and the community is required, along with ongoing certifications and regular attendance.

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Job Title and Reporting

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance

Buildings and Equipment Maintenance

Safety, Compliance, and Communication

Marginal and Supervisory Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Communication and Documentation Skills

Certifications and Licenses

Physical Demands

St. Helens School District St. Helens, OR Job Description | Job Title: | Maintenance/Groundskeeper | | --- | --- | | Reports To: | Facilities Director | | JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager; the Maintenance/Groundskeeper ensures the upkeep, cleanliness, and improvement of all grounds, athletic fields and grounds equipment and buildings assigned to him/her. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds throughout the District. | | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties ofthis position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Operate and maintain lawn mowers and sweepers and other power equipment used in grounds work (sprayers, pruners, and trimmers) to ensure they work effectively and safely. 2. Develop and carry out a plan for maintaining all the grounds with fertilizing, weed control and irrigation repairs. 3. Perform routine grounds keeping duties including insect control, grass cutting, tree pruning, and shrub trimming to maintain the grounds in a safe and attractive condition. Remove yard debris from school grounds. 4. Maintain athletic fields and tracks. 5. Take the initiative in proposing improvements to grounds, including lawns, shrubs, trees, flowers, seeding, planting and landscaping. 6. Perform pneumatic and DDC control calibrations and repairs to optimized district HVAC efficiency. 7. Maintain boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, steam lines, steam traps, thermostats, circulation pumps, water pumps, compressors and plumbing ensuring safe and effective operation District wide. 8. Perform maintenance on district equipment and facilities, determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. 9. Perform plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting as necessary or requested to maintain the building effectively. 10. Clean gutters, drains, and roofs. 11. Respond to after hours calls/emergencies. 12. Respond to safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately and take appropriate action. 13. As assigned, set up, take down and move tables, chairs, equipment, shelving and partitions for meetings, athletic events and other District needs as assigned. 14. Make deliveries of supplies and furniture to district buildings. 15. Work successfully with others, particularly principals and custodians of all schools, students and the public, following proper channels in communicating complaints or concerns about building or District level operations. 16. Professionally represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff, and students. 17. Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required. Maintenance/Groundskeeper Bargaining Unit: Classified Page 1 18. Attend work regularly and punctually. 19. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment. 20. Follow and maintain knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures. 21. Other duties as directed. MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist custodial as necessary. 2. Attend staff meetings. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent. 2. Previous experience working in landscaping/grounds keeping and/or maintenance strongly preferred. 3. Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. 4. Ability to interact with students and staff appropriately.

FAQs

What are the core responsibilities of the Maintenance/Groundskeeper?

Ensure upkeep, cleanliness, and improvement of grounds, athletic fields, equipment, and assigned buildings. Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair across the district, including routine groundskeeping and emergency responses.

What maintenance systems and equipment does this position handle?

The role maintains boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, steam lines and traps, thermostats, circulation and water pumps, compressors, and plumbing. It also performs pneumatic and DDC control calibrations and repairs.

What qualifications are required to perform the job?

A high school diploma or GED is required. Landscaping/groundskeeping or maintenance experience is strongly preferred, along with English communication skills and the ability to read safety and maintenance manuals. The district requires a valid Oregon Driver License and specific certifications such as CPR/First Aid and a state pesticide applicator license within six months.

Sep 13, 2026

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