Overview
Grounds Maintenance Worker Jobs in Salem, USA at State of Oregon
Position: Grounds Maintenance Worker 2
Permanent full‑time state position located at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon. The role is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union.
Responsibilities
- Inspect grounds to determine needs and design planting or landscaping projects.
- Maintain a clean, attractive, and safe appearance of the grounds around state owned and leased facilities.
- Independently design and plan landscape projects and assign duties requiring a Public Pesticide Applicator license in coordination with supervision.
Working Conditions
- Exposure to loud noise, dust, blowing sand, and unsanitary conditions several times monthly.
- Work in inclement weather and on uneven terrain and hillsides.
- Ability to lift 70 lbs and operate mowers, weed eaters, and other equipment for sustained periods.
- Must be able to work with restricted‑use pesticides and operate motor vehicles.
Qualifications
- Associated degree in landscape technology, horticulture, turf management, or a closely related field.
- Eighteen (18) months of landscape experience and the ability to obtain a Public Pesticide Applicator license within six (6) months of hire.
- OR three (3) years of landscape experience and the ability to obtain a Public Pesticide Applicator license within six (6) months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Favorable criminal background history and Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) suitability determination (T1).
- Commitment to maintain a drug/alcohol‑free workplace as required by OMD policy.
Benefits
- Competitive health, vision, and dental coverage.
- 12 paid holidays, personal business leave, paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave.
- Optional benefits: basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. All individuals are considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker
Company: State of Oregon
Location: Salem, USA
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