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:

Duties listed are intended to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Employee(s) may not perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties not listed, but within the general scope of the position.

• Dusts; vacuums carpets; mops floors; washes windows.
• Cleans restrooms and restocks restroom supplies.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Maintains and stocks adequate paper, meeting room, and custodial supplies.
• Assists in monitoring the facility door access system and security system, serving as first point of contact for after-hour alarm calls.
• 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 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.
• Drives agency vehicles to receive routine maintenance and to transport items for disposal.
• Set-up and clean-up meeting rooms.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to keep maintenance records.
• 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.
• Ability to drive a vehicle while pulling a trailer.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of 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. Washington drivers license and proof of liability insurance required.

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 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. This position is not telecommute-eligible per Policy 5225.

Hazards:  Potential hazards exist in working with chemicals in various cleaning agents and exposure to germs associated with waste products, traveling in inclement weather, varied road conditions, rush hour traffic, etc.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.