Grounds & Maintenance Custodian

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WPEA represented

Job summary

The State of Washington, Washington Military Department, is seeking a Grounds & Maintenance Custodian at Fairchild Air Force Base. The role involves routine grounds and building maintenance, janitorial duties, and light repairs to kept facilities & grounds in good condition.

The position requires one year of custodial or related experience, with a focus on safety and reliability. Standard hours are Mon-Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm; background checks and base access are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in custodial services, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, building maintenance and/or construction.

Responsibilities

• Routine grounds maintenance and clean-up including lawns, shrubs, and landscaping.
• Janitorial maintenance and routine cleanliness of assigned buildings and work areas.
• Routine minor maintenance on buildings and/or equipment (electrical, plumbing, carpentry).

Skills

Custodial experience

Grounds maintenance

Operational safety

Teamwork

Job description

Grounds & Maintenance Custodian

As a Grounds and Maintenance Custodian you will report to the Building and Grounds Supervisor within the Air Guard Maintenance Division located at Fairchild Airforce Base and are a civilian employee. This position is responsible for providing routine grounds maintenance, building maintenance and some janitorial and custodial duties to assigned buildings and grounds.

Description

As a Grounds and Maintenance Custodian you will report to the Building and Grounds Supervisor within the Air Guard Maintenance Division located at Fairchild Airforce Base and are a civilian employee. This position is responsible for providing routine grounds maintenance, building maintenance and some janitorial and custodial duties to assigned buildings and grounds.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

About The Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day‑to‑day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top‑notch talent or supporting at‑risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: www.mil.wa.gov

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Duties

Routine grounds maintenance and clean‑up

• Maintain lawns, shrubs, flower beds, and landscaped areas.
• Remove ice and snow from parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks.
• Application of pesticides, herbicides, and lawn chemicals.

Janitorial maintenance and routine cleanliness of assigned buildings and work areas

• Clean facilities.
• Clean gutters and exterior surfaces.
• Ordering supplies.
• Collects and transports solid waste to dumpsters.

Routine minor maintenance on assigned buildings and/or equipment

• Electrical Plumbing.
• Carpentry.
• Minor building repairs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in custodial services, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, building maintenance and/or construction.

Desired Qualifications

• Landscaping functions (mowing and weeding).
• Pesticide application.
• Cleaning methods, safety practices, chemical, equipment, and supplies used in general custodial work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the building trades.

Skills, abilities, and competencies to

• Perform light building maintenance.
• Operate custodial appliances.
• Operate and drive truck to transport supplies and equipment, haul refuse/garbage.
• Operate and maintain electric or gas‑powered lawn equipment.
• Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others.

Compensation

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret‑level security clearance. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post‑employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union Shop Provision

This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

Driver's License

• Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
• Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility

Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray and Fairchild AFB utilize the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Work Hours

The standard work schedule will be Monday - Thursday (4/10 schedule) 6:00am - 4:30pm.

Telework

This position is not eligible for telework.

Emergency Assignment

Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast‑paced environment.

Travel

Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 5% to include overnight stays.