Temporary Maintenance & Grounds Assistant
Temporary Maintenance & Grounds Assistant
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Job Description
Job Description
- Position Open Until Filled
The Community
Headquartered in Olympia Washington the Port of Olympia serves all of Thurston County community as an economic engine a strong community partner and a responsible environmental steward. Olympia is home to a wide variety of industries including state government health care retail military education construction farming fishing and logging and has an active arts community.
The region has a wide array of public parks and nature conservation areas. Majestic Mount Rainier and the rugged Cascade Mountains are nearby to the east while the Pacific Coast is just an hours drive to the west. Located on Budd Inlet the southernmost point of Puget Sound the area offers significant opportunities for a diversity of water enthusiasts.
The Organization
Established in 1922 the Port serves the community by promoting trade supporting family-wage jobs and improving the environment. Today more than 5000 jobs and nearly $715.5 million in economic activity in Thurston County depend on the Port of Olympia. The Port of Olympia is governed by an elected Commission which sets policies and strategic direction for the organization. The Commission appoints the Ports Executive Director who is responsible for the ongoing management of the Ports staff operations budget enterprises and facilities. The Port of Olympia operates with 51 FTEs across multiple departments and four business units which include:- Marine Terminal
- Airport
- Swantown Marina and Boatworks
- Real Estate
The Position
Under direct or general supervision individuals perform various maintenance and/or landscaping duties at multiple Port of Olympia locations. This five-month temporary position will work a flexible 40-hour work week. Locations include Swantown Marina Port Plaza Billy Frank Jr Trail and other downtown properties. Examples of Duties
The duties include but are not limited to the following and may be dependent upon experience level:
- Perform various assigned maintenance duties at Port Properties and Facilities.
- Performs janitorial duties; assignments may include but are not limited to graffiti removal power washing garbage disposal and maintaining the cleanliness of warehouse/shop spaces.
- Perform general groundskeeping and landscaping maintenance including mowing trimming weeding irrigation repair shoveling and raking. Depending on experience equipment operation and upkeep may include riding lawnmowers and/or tractors.
- This position requires the use of hand and power tools.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification (Experience / Education)
- Must be able to sign an Employee Values Statement pass a background check and drug screening.
- 18 years of age or older preferred applicants under 18 must meet additional requirements.
- Must possess a valid Washington State drivers license and a driving record acceptable to the Port of Olympia insurance carrier.
- Be a self-starter this quality is more important than overall experience and skill level. The necessary training will be provided to anyone who regularly maintains a motivated and positive attitude.
- Must be punctual flexible reliable and responsible.
- Must demonstrate basic mechanical aptitude.
- Must possess a strong sense of customer service.
- Must understand and embrace the importance of workplace safety adhering to all Port policies with a keen ability to take instruction and deliver results.
- Must be able to work effectively and flexibly as an integral member of the team.
- Must be able to satisfactorily perform essential maintenance and groundskeeping projects.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in operating the necessary equipment: electric gas diesel and various hand/power tools.
- Must be able to accept work assignments in all types of weather with medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated standing walking climbing stooping kneeling crouching and lifting 30 to 50 lbs.
- Must maintain the level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the positions essential functions
Supplemental Information
The Port of Olympia is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal access in a non-discriminatory manner to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race creed color marital status gender sexual orientation religion age national origin political affiliation honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any real or perceived sensory mental or physical disability.
Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Manager Tracy Aga at or. Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or. The Port of Olympia complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening in compliance with the Ports Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy and WA pre-employment drug testing regulations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
