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Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 (Klamath Falls)
Oregon Institute of Technology
3201 Campus Drive
compensation:
$3,130 - $3,355 - Per Month + Comprehensive Benefits
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Grounds Maintenance Worker 1
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Position Information
Position Type Classified
Working Title Grounds Maintenance Worker 1
Classification Title Grounds Maintenance Worker 1
College/Division Finance and Administration
Department Facilities Services
Hiring Unit Building Maintenance
Work Location Klamath Falls
Position Terms/Mo 12
Full/Part time Full Time
Appointment FTE (%) 1.0
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligibity Eligible
Application Link https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7323
Position Summary
This position is responsible for a clean, attractive, well-landscaped appearance and safe environment related to the grounds at Oregon Tech.
Safely operate various and applicable to the trade methods and tools including but not limited to motorized vehicles, tractors, power equipment, and hand tools, such as chain saws, trimmers, edgers, blowers, push mowers, ride on mowers, and snow removal equipment. This position is expected to support, as necessary, the University in the event of any unplanned event, natural or otherwise outside of normal work hours.
This position will perform all duties throughout the year.
The scheduled hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm.
Minimum Requirements, per the Classification:
- Pesticide applicators license may be required based on position duties; AND One year of experience as a grounds keeper; OR Two years experience in any occupation providing knowledge of horticulture and grounds keeping practices and procedures.
Additional Minimum Requirements:
- Team player
- Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Self starter.
- Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass a company physical.
- Current valid driver’s license; and the ability to maintain a current valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in irrigation repair and installation.
- Pruning experience
- Landscaping experience including proper tree and shrub planting techniques
- Landscaping experience for lawn planting/sod instalation,grading,fertilizing,watering,and mowing.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications are exclusively accepted through the Oregon Tech Job Board. To view the full posting or to apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7323
The search committee will begin the initial review of applications on March 30, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
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