Grounds and Maintenance Worker

Kitsap Regional Library•Bremerton, WA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Regional Library is seeking two highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to provide superior grounds and maintenance services at several Kitsap Regional Library locations. This position is responsible for general landscape design and maintenance as well as building projects to include but not limited to electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or painting. This position reports to the Facilities Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Grounds and Maintenance Worker operates independently or as part of a team, responsible for grounds maintenance and routine repair of library buildings and equipment. The Grounds and Maintenance Worker exercises independent judgement and decision making to safely perform their assigned duties within established policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Public Employees Association/UFCW local 365.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus three years of experience in building and/or grounds maintenance.
A valid Washington State driver's license, a safe driving record, and three years of driving experience are required to drive a library-owned vehicle for library business.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Knowledge of seasonal grounds maintenance requirements.
Knowledge and the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as tractor 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 use maintenance and cleaning chemicals, cleaning agents, disinfectants, sanitizers, degreasers, and lubricants safely.
Knowledge of and ability to safely dispose of chemical materials.
Ability to use tools and equipment used in planting and maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees and other grounds areas.
Knowledge and ability to apply standard safety practices of grounds maintenance work.
Ability to work independently and with minimal direction.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to demonstrate 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 use initiative and independent judgement in a variety of situations related to the duties of the position.
Ability to work collaboratively to create and maintain an inclusive environment where staff and patrons are respected and feel safe, supported and valued.

Responsibilities

Maintain library owned and leased buildings, facilities, and grounds to include corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
Maintain irrigation systems, mow, plant, weed, rake, and prune of foliage at library owned and leased buildings.
Perform various skilled (routine) electrical, lighting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, and grounds care functions.
Transport, assemble, and install equipment, furniture, boxes, and shelving at various library locations. This may include set-up 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 chemicals and non-chemical substances within established guidelines.
Inspect library grounds for and remove litter.
May repair fences, gates, walls, or walkways.
Maintain walkways for safety (free of debris, ice, and for function).
Maintain building gutters and downspouts as needed.
Assist with routine building projects that may include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, or remodeling. Replace lamps and ballasts.
May on occasion handle and safely dispose of bio-hazardous materials.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of library vehicles. Conduct visual inspections to ensure vehicles are in good working condition, keep the interior of vehicle clean of any debris.
Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.