Maintenance Worker; Grounds

Performs a variety of routine, semi-skilled, and specialized work related to general grounds, facility, and equipment maintenance. Completes assigned tasks under minimal supervision while complying with established codes, ordinances, rules, and standards. Maintains professional relationships and communications with other staff and contractors, while working to ensure a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for the general public and county employees.

This position primarily works day shift (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) although seasonal variations may be needed to accommodate groundskeeping, snow management, and other tasks that must be completed before or after normal business hours.

Detail-oriented laborer with a demonstrated aptitude or interest in maintenance. Will provide manual labor while performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Must adhere to safe operation of tools or equipment.

• Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3 ($27.30/hr.
  
  - $29.28/hr.) dependent upon qualifications.

• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 8 total steps (top step $34.75/hr.). The Maintenance Worker (Grounds) is Range 11 of the Teamsters (Courts/Parks) salary schedule.

Performs mowing, trimming, pruning, weed control, fall cleanup, planting, mulching, snow removal, and repair of facility components in areas of light carpentry, material restoration, and painting. May be asked to assist in performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks or work best performed after normal business hours.

Purchases supplies and materials necessary to complete projects.

Cleans windows, walls, debris from roofs, and gutters as necessary.

Completes scheduled preventative inspections and maintenance on life safety equipment and other facility systems.

Performs pressure washing, interior and exterior painting using brushes, rollers, and airless equipment.

Conduct seasonal (snow & ice) and emergency (flooding) safety requirements in / around facilities.

Applies safe working techniques that comply with recognized county, state and federal standards.

Assist in small office furniture moves to include relocating desks, chairs, partitions, bulletin boards, etc.

Prepares and paints interior and exterior surfaces using airless paint equipment and carpentry.

Replaces ballasts and lamps in lighting fixtures.

Conducts proper tool cleaning and maintenance procedures to maximize service life.

Communicates to management and department staff via phone, email, and a work order management system.

May direct staff on specific projects but does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Coordinates project requirements and contractor work as assigned.

Assists with development of procedures and tasks as assigned.

Operate boom lift, scissor lift, lawn mowers, line trimmer, and other power tools required in accomplishment of tasks.

May assist Maintenance Worker (Facilities) with their assigned tasks and responsibilities.

Perform related duties as required that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Demonstrated aptitude and interest in facility maintenance and repairs, based on training or experience working in construction or maintenance.

Position will require background check through Skagit County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol and FBI.

• Turf and plant care
• Proper techniques, standards, materials, and tools for use in general maintenance, and repairs.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and painting maintenance / repairs.
• Safety awareness, precautions, and practices applicable to work being performed.
• Standard cleaning methods and equipment maintenance.
• Material Safety Data for all hazardous materials used.
• Basic mathematics,…