Facility/Grounds Maintenance Custodian

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

SUMMARY: Performs a wide range of facility maintenance, repair, and service tasks including non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning.  Performs a variety of custodial and carpentry maintenance duties. Manages all operational aspects of the landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Dusts; vacuums carpets; mops floors; washes windows.
• Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Maintains and stocks adequate paper, meeting room, and custodial supplies.
• Monitors, maintains, and performs standard repairs to building electrical facilities and systems, such as ballasts, lamps, fixtures, switches, and outlets; assists licensed electricians with non-technical repairs as appropriate.
• Monitors performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the facility; performs standard repair/replacement of components, as appropriate, and non-technical maintenance tasks such as changing filters, cleaning of heating and cooling fan coil units, and adjustment of system controls.
• Monitors and performs non-technical maintenance of plumbing systems, to include standard repair of leaking fixtures, cleaning obstructed waste lines, and/or performing non-technical modifications to plumbing and water supply systems; assists licensed plumbers, as appropriate.
• Performs carpentry maintenance tasks including routine sheetrock/drywall repair, painting and texturing, and door and hardware installation; paints interior and exterior finishes, as appropriate.
• Assists in monitoring and documentation of cathodic protection and methane abatement systems.
• Examines appliances or equipment; identifies reasons for malfunction and completes repairs and/or maintenance.
• Disassembly and assembly of cubicles/workstations and panels/components
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Documents facilities maintenance requirements; maintains appropriate records of work performed.
• Coordinates the activities of service contractors in the provision of facility construction, maintenance, and repair services.
• Participates in obtaining necessary contractor estimates/quotes for services on assigned projects.
• Monitors quality of work to ensure adherence to NWESD specifications, industry standards and compliance with state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Oversees training of temporary staff and trainees within the program to ensure capable operation of equipment and compliance with state and OSHA job safety requirements.
• Irrigates, mows, rakes, and trims lawns.
• Plants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas; maintains bushes, trees, and shrubs.
• Performs snow/ice removal, as required.
• Performs other associated and traditional maintenance/custodial tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar custodial and/or maintenance duties.  Prior electrical, plumbing, and carpentry experience desired.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• The field of assignment sufficient to perform completely and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by example in this position description.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, machinery, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems.
• General electrical, plumbing, and carpentry maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance and lawn equipment operations.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications.
• Knowledge of basic safety precautions while performing custodial and maintenance tasks.
• Reading and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use applicable hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Record maintenance skills.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and general maintenance to buildings and equipment.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to work in elevated locations up to 50 feet.
• Skills in computer use and related software applications in a PC Windows-based operating environment.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Valid Washington State driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.  The duties of the above position require the ability to operate basic custodial, electrical, and carpentry equipment and/or tools, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, twisting, and climbing.  May require heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds.  Travel may be required on occasion.  Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.  Generally works a regularly scheduled eight-hour shift; may require occasional work hour adjustment and/or overtime to accommodate program need.

Hazards: Potential hazards exist in working with chemicals in various cleaning agents and exposure to germs associated with waste products.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship or immigration status.