Intern Maintenance Groundskeeper

Position is 20 hours per week and a temporary position for 6 weeks. UMHS is a Port of Morrow Columbia Works Summer Internship Partner. 

Job Goal:

To maintain cleanliness and maintenance in all areas of facilities and outdoor environments.

Essential Responsibilities:  

• General Building Maintenance
  • • Completes regular maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs at centers and offices upon request
    • Assists in refurbishing and repairing of office spaces, classrooms, and storage units which may include minor painting, sanding and refinishing of furniture, fixtures, and equipment
    • Assist with Inventory and maintain grounds equipment, tools, and supplies
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and attractive outdoor environment
  • • Ensure regular maintenance and upkeep of outdoor environments, landscaping and parking lots as requested
    • Perform routine inspections of outdoor areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards, trash, weeds and other debris
    • Develop and carry out a weed control program not covered by licensed personnel
    • Develop and carry out a plan for watering and fertilizing all grounds
• Assist in the repair and maintenance of building, classroom, storage facilities, machinery and equipment agency wide 
  • • Assists in moving office furniture, fixtures and equipment within and between sites to support staffing changes, relocations, remodels and program expansion
    • Assist in maintenance , moving, and installation of playground structures as requested
• Act as a substitute custodian when needed

General Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned 
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency 
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community 
• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time 
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information 
• Maintain objectives and professional standards 
• Improve self skills and education 
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy 
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services 
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner 
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties 
• And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor 

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Will participate in Columbia Works Professional Development Training

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Maintenance and landscaping experience a plus
• Must be 18 years old or older
• Requires reliable transportation 
• Ability to maintain preventative maintenance records
• Carpentry skills a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• • • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
    • Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand positions.
    • Stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 
    • Frequently walk for long periods of time on different types of terrain; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
    • Perform regular cleaning and inspection of equipment and facilities which may require the use of broom, mop, cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.
    • Maintain the safety of the environment through visual, auditory and smelling 
    • Observe, compare, and monitor environments, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards
    • Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material
    • Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar
    • Perform physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• This position requires visits to a variety of workplaces. Will be exposed to seasonal weather conditions; extreme heat and dust, nauseating smells, noise and mechanical vibrations. 
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment, conditions, cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.
• Work is also performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.

Safety:

Apply safe practices in the performance of duties

• • • Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately
    • Complying with Agency safety standards
    • Participate in emergency drills
    • Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace

Agency-Wide Requirements:

• Requires current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry.
•  May require current physical examination, drug screen documentation prior to hire.
• Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.
• Desire to work with low-income children and their families.
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to face, one-to-one, and in group settings.
• Fluent in English both verbally and written.
• To protect the health and safety of our employees and families, and pursuant to the Governor's Order, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. If you are unable to comply with this policy due to pregnancy, disability, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, we will ask for written verification.

Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer