Grounds & Maintenance Custodian

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Grounds and Maintenance Custodian, you will report to the Building and Grounds Supervisor within the Air Guard Maintenance Division located at Fairchild Airforce Base and are a civilian employee. This position is responsible for providing routine grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and some janitorial and custodial duties to assigned buildings and grounds. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation. About the Washington Military Department: Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: www.mil.wa.gov

Requirements

One year of experience in custodial services, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and/or construction.
Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act.
Must be willing to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01).
Possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Nice To Haves

Working Knowledge of: Landscaping functions (mowing and weeding).
Pesticide application.
Cleaning methods, safety practices, chemical, equipment, and supplies used in general custodial work.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building trades.
Skills, abilities, and competencies to: Perform light building maintenance.
Operate custodial appliances.
Operate and drive truck to transport supplies and equipment, haul refuse/garbage.
Operate and maintain electric or gas-powered lawn equipment.
Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

Routine grounds maintenance and clean-up.
Maintain lawns, shrubs, flower beds, and landscaped areas.
Remove ice and snow from parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks.
Application of pesticides, herbicides, and lawn chemicals.
Janitorial maintenance and routine cleanliness of assigned buildings and work areas.
Clean facilities.
Clean gutters and exterior surfaces.
Ordering supplies.
Collects and transports solid waste to dumpsters.
Routine minor maintenance on assigned buildings and/or equipment.
Electrical
Plumbing.
Carpentry.
Minor building repairs.