Grounds & Facilities Worker I

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs varied manual work maintaining general landscaping areas and maintaining landscaping equipment. The position also performs facility cleaning and upkeep, handles materials and supplies, may operate small motorized vehicles, and assists with room setups and furniture moves. Employees may be expected to perform a range of office and field duties that may be unrelated to their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Basic mathematics skills.
Ability to operate small hand tools.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to recognize safety hazards.
Knowledge of basic cleaning and groundskeeping techniques.
Knowledge of the use and care of hand tools and equipment.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Current and valid Washington State driver’s license.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor using hand and small power tools, including hammers, saws, axes, drills, weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, and hoes.
Make minor adjustments and repairs to landscaping equipment.
Mow, edge, and trim lawns; water and weed lawns, shrubs, and flower beds; rake and clear litter; clear brush; gather leaves; and saw, split, and stack wood.
Sweep and clean facility perimeters.
Strip, wax, and scrub floors; vacuum and extract dirt from carpets; machine-buff floors; and dust, wash, and vacuum surfaces.
Clean, stock, and sanitize lunchrooms and restrooms, including tables, chairs, toilets, showers, sinks, and walls; empty trash.
Clean glass windows and surface areas and remove graffiti.
Mix and use cleaning solutions and chemicals as directed.
Request, stock, load, and unload materials, equipment, and supplies.
Drive pickup trucks, automobiles, and other small motorized vehicles in connection with manual work activities when required.
Perform minor repairs or adjustments, lubrication, and safety checks on vehicles and trailers.
Assist with room setups, moving and arranging furniture, office relocations, and setting up or removing chairs, tables, and room dividers.
Perform other office and field duties as needed.