209 Athletics Groundskeeper

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
Elma School District
209 Athletics Groundskeeper

Date Posted: 0

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $30.41 - $34.99 per hour
• Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

• Mon Fri; 8 hours per day
• 209 days per year

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Summary:

The Elma School District Athletic Grounds Keeper must be self-motivated and have pride in the Elma School District and the appearance of our facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Valid Washington State Driver License
• Must have the ability to problem solve situations and be self-reliant
• Able to produce a high volume of work with good quality
• Ability to work with the Athletic Director Maintenance Supervisor co-workers other administration coaching staffs and students
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge and aptitude for lawn/turf care and maintenance
• Have a willingness to attend necessary training or workshops to increase grounds care knowledge
• Physical stamina and strength to perform in work areas
• Possess the physical ability to perform grounds tasks. Must be able to:
• • hook-up tractor attachments load equipment and fertilizer bags weighing 80 or more pounds periodically through the shift
  • withstand bouncing and jostling of tractor operation for four or more hours per day
  • withstand vibration and arm/shoulder strain of gas weed eater operation for four or more hours per day
• Willingness to accept changes in work hours and schedules
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at by the closing date.
To apply visit and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter Resume Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex race creed religion color age national origin sexual orientation gender expression or identity veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator Kathleen Gallagher
Title IX Officer Dr Christopher R. Nesmith

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo raza credo religión color edad origen nacional orientación sexual expresión o identidad de género estado de veterano o militar discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith