JOB OVERVIEW |
JOB TITLE | GROUNDS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE |
JOB LOCATION | PORT ADMINISTRATION AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY |
REPORTS TO: NAME | ADAM SMITH | SUPERVISES: | None |
REPORTS TO: TITLE | Project Manager | SALARY: | $35,000 - $55,000 |
POSITION OVERVIEW | The Port of Sunnyside operates an industrial wastewater treatment facility, professional business park, and multiple leased properties in Sunnyside, WA. The primary responsibility of the operations and facility maintenance worker is to properly maintain the safe working conditions of the Port’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and other assignments as required by the Project Manager. |
POSITION DETAILS |
FULL-TIME | NONEXEMPT |
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | | THE FOLLOWING LIST REFLECTS THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION BUT SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSINGNED. |
| Timely mowing, trimming and irrigation of all landscaped areas and vegetation; installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems.
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| Operate and maintain a wide variety of power and construction equipment, including but not limited to trucks, tractors with attachments, snow removal equipment, small loader, john deer riding lawn mowers, scissor lift, backhoe, air compressor, air rifle for nuisance pest control, tractor with trailer model spray pump and tank or week mower, gas and electric chain saws, and jack hammer. |
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | | KNOWLEDGE | | |
| Basic math skills | | |
| Mechanical and construction aptitude | | |
| Possess a working knowledge of various machinery, equipment, and skills to accomplish building, grounds and construction and vehicular maintenance. |
| Capable of assisting in all aspects of snow removal, including hand shoveling and sanding procedures. |
| Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). | |
| Write and/or print legibly and accurately. | | |
| ABILITIES | | |
| Ability to work effectively with others and accept supervision and technical guidance as necessary. |
| Operate power mower to mow lawns and fields as needed. |
| Drive light truck to haul dirt and trash and to move equipment. |
| Perform weed and erosion control, consisting of hand work as well as machine work and herbicide spraying. |
| Perform general maintenance, including remodeling buildings, doors, drywall, painting, and concrete work. |
| Plant, water, fertilize and prune shrubs and plants to beautify Port property. |
| Capable, mature, and willing to accept responsibility. | |
| Prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in effective and timely manner, work independently. |
| EDUCATION | | |
| High school diploma or GED. | | |
| First Aid and CPR certificates or take and pass at the next training offered by the Port of Sunnyside. |
| EXPERIENCE | | |
| General principals of grounds and landscape maintenance activities and vegetation control. |
| Safe use and proper care and usage of hand tools and small powered equipment. |
| Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and safe driving practices.
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| Proper tools and equipment required for performance of assigned duties. |
| Ability to read and write in English fluently. | | |
| 1 year experience on irrigation systems with ability to operate irrigation installation type equipment. |