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Timberland Regional Library is an intercounty public library system whose service area spans from the Pacific Coast of Southwest Washington to the Foothills of Mount Rainier, and from the Hood Canal to the mouth of the Columbia River. We serve more than 500,000 rural and urban residents through our network of 27 community libraries, 5 public kiosks and 2 cooperative library centers, and strive to provide excellent service to any and all who seek us out. Our mission is to welcome everyone to a vibrant world of possibilities, connect people places and ideas, and evolve to meet the needs of our communities.
TRL is seeking a Grounds Assistant, who will be based out of the Service Center in Tumwater, WA. The Grounds Assistant, under general supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance of grounds, landscapes and TRL facilities. This position receives daily direction from the Operations Technician 3 and is supervised by and reports to the Operations Director as part of a service-oriented team.
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE).
Type: This regular position is FLSA non-exempt.
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 3758.
Starting Pay: The starting pay range for this position is $16.83 – $17.86 per hour. Employees new to Timberland Regional Library typically start at step 1, 2 or 3 of the pay range, depending upon qualification.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs skilled grounds maintenance, including irrigation, planting, mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, and tree care.
- Plans, prepares, plants, feeds, waters, prunes and maintains flower beds and landscaped areas.
- Coordinates, plans and prepares landscaping projects.
- Applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and broadcast tools as needed.
- Removes snow and applies deicer to district parking lots, walkways and thoroughfares.
- Installs, maintains, repairs and adjusts sprinkler systems and control devices.
- Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment, including rakes, pruning shears, hand edgers, loppers, tree shears, shovels, and wheelbarrows.
- Operates power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, rototillers, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters, snow blowers and other light machinery. Services and repairs tools and equipment as needed.
Education & Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and minimum of three years of experience in gardening, plant care, landscape construction or grounds maintenance OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.
Licenses, Certifications, and Special Requirements:
- A valid Washington State Driver’s License.
- Must possess and maintain a clean driving record.
- Must pass and maintain a criminal background check.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge grounds maintenance and horticulture practices.
- Ability to identify plant disease and insect damage their proper treatment methods.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety applications related to grounds maintenance, landscape construction, pesticide application and the use and care for power tools and equipment.
- Working knowledge of irrigation and sprinkler system design.
- The ability to operate a cargo van in adherence with federal and state driving laws and safe driving practices.
- Effective communication methods to coordinate and communicate with library personnel in a variety of situations.
- Customer service standards and procedures, and the ability to problem solve to meet the needs of staff and patrons.
- Skill in gathering information and compiling data for statistical reporting, departmental records and databases.
Required Skill In:
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other Library and department staff, and the general public.
- Positively reflect TRL’s mission, vision, and values to the staff and public.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate quality customer service.
- Exhibit reliability and dependability. Demonstrate punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and flexibility.
- Work well with others, show respect, contribute to the team.
Required Technology Skills:
- PC navigation skills in a Windows-based environment.
- Ability to navigate, search and use web functions and software applications (i.e., time and attendance systems, performance reviews).
- Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel) to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
- Work is performed in driving/courier environment.
- Subject to driving, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/carrying objects up to 65 pounds.
- Exposure to seasonal heat and cold, inclement weather, and general hazards operating manual and automated landscape equipment.
Individuals who would like to be considered for this position can apply on TRL's jobs page here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/timberland/jobs/2914576/grounds-assistant-service-center?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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