Description

About the position
This position is responsible for a wide variety of semi-skilled manual work in support of maintenance; repair and construction remolding work in the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) owned buildings and grounds within Thurston County. The incumbent works with other trades workers including but not limited to Carpentry, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Electrical, Paint and Sign; and Grounds to accomplish the work. This role also provides you with the opportunity to be exposed to all of the specialized trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and gardening.

Who you are
You are seeking supplemental income and enjoys working outside and inside performing maintenance duties. You are reliable, have experience using multiple tools, able to work alone and on a team, and one who understands the importance of having an excellent attendance record. If you are searching for a part-time job that will enhance your trade skills, then DES encourages you to apply!

About the Division
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and DES managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (custodial).

You should consider joining the Department of Enterprise Services because we offer flexible work schedules, and o ur agency is a second chance employer!

Duties

Some of what you will be doing
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance and Repair

• Under general supervision performs minor maintenance, repairs, cleaning, painting, construction of buildings, grounds, utility systems, walkways, streets, walkways, parking lots and other paved areas
• Changes filters, assist with fire testing
• Debris clean up on DES owned properties
• Sets up visitor service events including barricades and cones and assists with flagging/traffic direction
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment such as skill saws, drill motors, drain cleaning equipment, power washers, and other equipment required to perform building and grounds maintenance, repair, and construction
• Operates motorized equipment such as trucks, tractors, forklifts, and street cleaning equipment
• Performs power washing of various walkways, sidewalks, and other paved surfaces
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision and senior DES staff
• Accurately prepare and input employee time and attendance records

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Physical strength to perform heavy manual labor including lifting/moving/transporting 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work inside AND outside AND in all types of weather
• Two years of experience as a Utility Worker 1
  OR
• Equivalent education/experience
• Must possess a valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations

AND
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following DEI competencies (complete version found here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)):

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Willing and able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day

Special Requirements

• Forklift, flagger and repertory certification (training can be provided after being hired)

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions
This seasonal non-permanent position does not include compensation or total benefits.
Work Schedule

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  This position works Monday – Friday | approximately 20 hours per week. Compressed work schedules are available upon request and approval by management. Discuss flexible scheduling with the hiring manager

Required Documents
Attention: If you fail to submit the required documents listed below, your application will not pass the screening, and you will not be considered for this recruitment.

• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Conditions of Employment

• Union Inclusion
  This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
  
• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.
  
• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  
  Opportunity for All
  The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
  
  You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
  
  Who we are
  The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government. We do this by creating overall operating efficiencies so our state’s government entities can focus on their core missions. Our buying power, economies of scale and years of experience help government get the best value for the products and services they need to support their missions. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.
  
  Contact Information:
  For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan by email rachel.vaughan@des.wa.gov or jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
  
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