MHA Lead Exterior Grounds Maintenance Worker - MTM Only

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

66d•$53,763 - $79,120•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of landscape functions; acts in a lead capacity and performs other related duties as assigned. This class is the senior-level position in the housing maintenance series. Positions at this level work with minimal supervision, perform skilled-complex landscape, irrigation system and grounds maintenance tasks, and may act in a lead capacity initiating tasks with use of independent judgment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Two (2) years of related work experience in grounds maintenance and/or repair.
Skilled in: Active listening; Superior customer service orientation; Completing assigned work in a timely and safe efficient manner; Operating small hand and power tools; Safely operating tools and equipment; maintenance of equipment; organization and time-management; oral and written communication; customer service; inventory and bid process; operating standard office equipment, including personal computer.
Knowledge of: Basic math; safe work practices; maintenance and repair of equipment.
Ability to: Read and write; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; maintain accurate records; complete required reports; train staff; monitor the work of staff; follow verbal and written instructions; operate and care for tools and equipment; observe safety requirements and safe work practices; perform work involving regular physical activity; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships; arrive to work in a timely manner; attend required training; work varying shifts.
Must have a current and valid Washington State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize and organize daily work load with or without help from Supervisor.
Maintains high ethical standards while working with all internal and external customers.
Take the lead to direct, train and work alongside with other Exterior Grounds Maintenance Workers.
Receive and follow-up on grounds maintenance work orders; provide daily logs and weekly progress reports and other necessary documents or records as required.
Use various types of hand and power tools such as saws, axes, drills, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, and hoes.
Responsible for keeping inventory of equipment and program vehicles and make recommendations for repair, replacement, maintenance and services.
Clear and remove brush and blackberries around MHA houses and government buildings. Also clear brush and berry bushes from property lines, houses, outbuildings, woodsheds, generators and HVAC equipment.
Responsible for service and repairs of irrigation systems and regulate irrigation timers.
Maintain safely mulch within kids parks and monitor park equipment for necessary repairs.
Sweep and clean exterior of MHA communities, and roads, yard perimeters and parks areas as requested.
Weed, mulch and maintain all flower and landscape beds.
Responds to calls as needed for emergency repairs to irrigation system and maintenance because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular job responsibilities.