Grounds and Maintenance Worker

Kitsap Regional Library • Bremerton, WA

3d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Regional Library is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Grounds and Maintenance Worker to provide grounds and maintenance services at several library locations. The role maintains library-owned and leased buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment, including general landscape care and routine repairs and building projects involving areas such as electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, and painting. Under general supervision, the worker operates independently or as part of a team and uses independent judgment to complete assigned duties safely within established policies and procedures. 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 work and 30–40% 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., but may include weekends and evenings as needed and may change to meet library needs. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and includes physical activity, tool and equipment operation, and travel between library locations in a library vehicle.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and three years of building and/or grounds maintenance experience. Driving a library-owned vehicle for library business requires a valid Washington State driver's license, a safe driving record, and three years of driving experience. Candidates complete a job candidate assessment test, and the selected candidate completes a pre-employment fitness-for-duty exam.

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 safety practices for grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment, including tractors and riding mowers, and tools for planting and grounds care.
• Ability to perform routine electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and grounds-care duties.
• Ability to safely use maintenance and cleaning chemicals, agents, disinfectants, sanitizers, degreasers, and lubricants, and safely dispose of chemical materials.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet goals and deadlines, and work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver objects.
• 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, safety, and other written material.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment in situations related to the position.
• Ability to work collaboratively to create and maintain an inclusive environment where staff and patrons feel respected, safe, supported, and valued.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and perform frequent movement, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering over prolonged periods.
• Ability to safely move or maneuver objects, equipment, power tools, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, push, pull, reach, climb ladders, and kneel for prolonged periods.
• Ability to drive and operate vehicles and equipment safely, evaluate road and traffic conditions, plan routes, and use defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to work in shared team areas and tolerate frequent exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, loud noise, confined areas, uneven outdoor ground, and air-conditioned equipment rooms.
• Ability to meet precise deadlines and perform tasks requiring attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Candidates must complete a job candidate assessment test related to the duties of the position; the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment fitness-for-duty exam.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service with sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and support of the library's intellectual freedom principles, policies, and procedures; ability to adapt to changing information, technology, work procedures, and library services; ability to maintain confidentiality of patron and employee records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain library-owned and leased buildings, facilities, and grounds through corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain irrigation systems; mow, plant, weed, rake, and prune foliage at library locations.
• 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 and power tools and specialized equipment.
• Prune and spray foliage using chemical and non-chemical substances within established guidelines.
• Inspect library grounds and remove litter; repair fences, gates, walls, or walkways as needed.
• Maintain walkways for safety and function, including keeping them free of debris and ice.
• Maintain building gutters and downspouts as needed.
• Assist with routine building projects, including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, or remodeling work; replace lamps and ballasts.
• Handle and safely dispose of bio-hazardous materials on occasion.
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of library vehicles, visually inspect their condition, and keep vehicle interiors free of debris.
• Follow traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled for 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance plans, a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and an employee assistance program.
• 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) is available to employees meeting the stated work-hour and service eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED