Grounds & Maintenance Custodian

Grounds & Maintenance Custodian

Spokane, WA

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 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  

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.  

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of paid experience in custodial services, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and/or construction.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 and Abilities 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.

Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.  The salary above reflects the 3% general wage increase that goes into effect July 1, 2024. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance.  Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files.  The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment.  Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union Shop Provision: This position is covered by a union shop provision

• Washington Public Employees Association.

Driver's License:

• Valid to drive in the State of Washington.

• Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act.  This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.

Camp Murray and Fairchild Air Force Base uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation.  Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01).  This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Work Hours: The standard work schedule will be Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule) 6:00am

• 4:30pm. 

Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel: Occasional statewide travel may be required.

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following:

• A current state application profile, and

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions (Note that your responses to the supplemental questions will be used for interview selection).

A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

The information provided in your application must support your supplemental questionnaire responses.  Responses not supported in your application and those referring to "see resume" will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

This recruitment may be utilized to fill additional Maintenance Custodian vacancies as they become available.

If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please email Mistina Venesky at mistina.venesky@mil.wa.gov

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: mistina.venesky@mil.wa.gov, Call: (253) 512-7389, or Telecommunications Device for the hearing impaired at (253) 512-7298.