Grounds and Maintenance Worker

Kitsap Regional Library•Bremerton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Regional Library seeks a highly motivated, detail-oriented Grounds and Maintenance Worker to provide grounds and maintenance services at several library locations. The position maintains library-owned and leased buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds, performing general landscape design and maintenance as well as routine building repair projects. Work is performed under general supervision, independently or as part of a team, with independent judgment used within established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position reports to the Facilities Supervisor and is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW Local 365. Work is typically approximately 60–70% grounds maintenance and 30–40% building maintenance. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekends and evenings possible as needed; schedules may change to meet library needs. Offers to new employees are expected to be between $22.72 and $24.10, depending on relevant experience and internal equity. Employees regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week are eligible for specified insurance and assistance benefits. Full-time employees earn vacation, sick, and personal leave. The library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience in building and/or grounds maintenance.
Valid Washington State driver's license, safe driving record, and three years of driving experience to drive a library-owned vehicle for library business.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge of seasonal grounds maintenance requirements and standard grounds-maintenance safety practices.
Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment, including tractors and riding mowers.
Ability to prioritize workload to meet goals and deadlines.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver objects.
Ability to perform routine electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and grounds-care duties.
Ability to safely use maintenance and cleaning chemicals, cleaning agents, disinfectants, sanitizers, degreasers, and lubricants, and safely dispose of chemical materials.
Ability to use tools and equipment for planting and maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, and other grounds areas.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and use initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with staff and the public.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with a diverse audience.
Ability to read and comprehend technical and safety instructions and other written material.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work collaboratively to maintain an inclusive environment where staff and patrons are respected and feel safe, supported, and valued.
Complete a job candidate assessment test related to the position's duties as part of the hiring process.
Complete a pre-employment fitness-for-duty exam.
Meet the physical demands of frequent movement, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering; prolonged walking, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing ladders, and kneeling; and safely moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain library-owned and leased buildings, facilities, and grounds, including corrective and preventive maintenance.
Maintain irrigation systems; mow, plant, weed, rake, and prune foliage.
Perform routine electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and grounds-care work.
Transport, assemble, and install equipment, furniture, boxes, and shelving at library locations, including setups for library-sponsored activities.
Participate in facilities remodeling and repair projects.
Safely use, maintain, and repair hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
Prune and spray foliage using chemical and non-chemical substances within established guidelines.
Inspect library grounds and remove litter; maintain walkways free of debris and ice and in safe working condition.
Repair fences, gates, walls, or walkways as needed.
Maintain building gutters and downspouts as needed.
Replace lamps and ballasts.
Handle and safely dispose of biohazardous materials on occasion.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of library vehicles; visually inspect them, keep interiors free of debris, and follow traffic laws and safety regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Dental insurance for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Basic life insurance for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Long-term disability insurance for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Employee assistance program for employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
Full-time employees earn 15 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and one personal day each year.
Participation in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), subject to eligibility requirements.