PT, On-Call Groundskeeper Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Part Time Benefits Include:
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

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Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This position is an on-call/per diem position. Encompasses both indoor and outdoor responsibilities focused on maintenance, cleaning, and the upkeep of grounds and facilities. The employee will execute daily maintenance tasks independently, while collaborating with colleagues on larger projects and special assignments as directed. Supervision is provided by the department Facilities Manager, who sets duties and schedules for this role. The Groundskeeper / Facilities Maintenance Technician ensures county grounds, buildings, and public spaces are maintained in a safe, clean, and attractive condition year-round. Duties include groundskeeping and landscape maintenance during spring, summer, and fall, and custodial and facility support during winter or when grounds activity is reduced. The employee operates both autonomously and as part of a team to uphold the safety, functionality, and welcoming nature of county properties for staff and the public.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work will be performed indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. Employee must be able to climb ladders, lift up to fifty (50) pounds, bend, reach, walk, and stand for extended periods of time in completing tasks related to the job duties. Employee may be required to use and wear safety equipment including but not limited to; gloves, glasses, shoes and/or other protection as needed for the working condition, environment or cleaning element. Employee must have the physical strength to withstand strain of performing repetitive manual tasks for an extended period of time.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Employee must be able to use all equipment needed to complete tasks including but not limited to the following; brooms, vacuums, mops, buffers, riding and push mowers, power blowers, edger, trimmers, clippers, shovels, rakes, power tools and all hand tools in a safe manner.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. At least three (3) years of education and/or training in maintenance and the knowledge and abilities listed in the above section. Ten (10) years’ experience or any combination of experience in landscaping, irrigation, chemical application in fertilizers and weed control, pruning and plant knowledge.

Application: Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.wwcowa.gov where you can apply online.

Licenses and Other Requirements: May be required to be on call during non-working hours (additional compensation applies).

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT