Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Grounds Keeper - $15.07/hr

Description: Northwest Center Integrate Facilities Services is looking for a Grounds Worker Located in the Everett area. This position performs maintenance task as directed by the Lead Grounds Worker or the Operations Supervisor such as mowing, edging, weeding, pruning and operation of power equipment. This is a Seasonal Position to last 4-6 months working 40+ hours a week, Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3pm.

Northwest Center is an Ability One government contractor. Therefore, a large percentage of NW Center positions must be filled by people with certified disabilities. Applicants who disclose a disability will be given preference.

Reponsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
•Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is required
•Meet professional standards of appearance and conduct

Complete assigned tasks according to contract quality requirements; may include but are not limited to:
◦Lawn mowing
◦Edging
◦Pruning
◦Weeding and cultivating
◦Blowing
◦Raking
◦Operate power equipment and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
◦Perform simple, routine maintenance on equipment (for example, check oil levels, clean equipment after use, etc.).
◦Abide by safety standards when operating equipment, and when using chemicals, gasoline and other petroleum products, hand tools, and other materials incident to the job; and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner
◦Perform other job related duties as assigned by Lead Grounds Worker, Operations Supervisor or NWC management

Requirements:
■Six (6) months work experience in landscape maintenance preferred
■Current WA state drivers license and an acceptable 5 year driving record
■Some working knowledge of the care and maintenance of lawns, planted beds, trees, shrubs, and plant materials
■Able to pass a Washington State Patrol and other background checks as determined by NWC (e.g., General Services Administration Security Clearance, Department of Defense clearance) and specific to assigned site and duties
■Able to understand and follow instructions
■Awareness and knowledge of safety procedures such as eye/ear protection and equipment operation around the public
■Demonstrated ability to work independently and self motivate
■Demonstrated ability to meet customer and NWC expectations regarding quantity and quality of work
■Candidates must pass a criminal history background check, Federal Clearance and other applicable background checks prior to employment.

Northwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
if interested apply online at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWCENTER&cws=1&rid=576

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