New Leaf Jobs
Open Positions
Applications from individuals with disabilities are preferred at this time.
Maintenance Specialist
Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA. Some travel required.
Schedule: M-F 8am-4pm and as needed
Starting Pay: DOE
Benefits
-
Prevailing Health and Welfare amount. Health and Welfare benefit is used to pay Medical and Dental premiums.
-
Paid Holidays
-
Paid Sick Leave. 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
-
Paid Vacation after 1 year of employment
-
401K plan after eligibility is met (1 year)
Job Summary
The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for equipment maintenance on all of New Leaf’s federal contracts. This equipment is but not limited to tractors, lawn mowers, lawn trimmers, small engines (fluid/oil changes). Carpet cleaners such as steamers and vacuums. Floor polishers such as buffers, walk behind scrubbers and ride on scrubbers.
Duties/Responsibilities
-
Requires compliance to written government contract standards in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.
-
Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
-
Investigate complaints about down service and equipment, and take corrective action.
-
Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
-
Instruct staff of work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
-
Use and operate all equipment being serviced.
-
Clean and maintain tools used for shop or equipment maintenance.
-
Report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Field Manager.
-
Submit supply needs to Field Manager.
-
Use extension ladders, step ladders and step stools.
-
Be familiar with and adhere to New Leaf’s safety and emergency procedures.
-
Participate with Human Resources Department when needed in development and training.
-
Be conscious and adhere to the mission of New Leaf: “To promote independence and quality of life through employment.”
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
-
Excellent time management skills.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving.
-
Ability to maintain professionalism.
-
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.
-
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and other agencies.
-
Ability to be punctual, dependable, ethical, self-motivated and able to multi-task.
-
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
-
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
-
High School diploma or equivalent required.
-
Prior grounds maintenance experience highly preferred.
-
Prior janitorial experience highly preferred.
Qualifications
-
Ability to pass NAS Whidbey Island Background check at time of hire and for duration of employment. Felonies will prohibit base access.
-
Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
-
Ability to obtain and maintain approval to operate New Leaf vehicles approved by New Leaf’s insurance carrier.
-
Ability to obtain various training requirements: Environmental training, Fire school training, restricted driver license training and Source America training.
-
Ability to obtain current Multimedia or Industrial First Aid/CPR certification.
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
-
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
-
This position requires the ability to do repetitive movements, standing, walking, bending or twisting, climbing stairs, kneeling and reaching.
-
Ability to endure up to 8 hours a day of standing, walking, and working on steep inclines such as hills and unleveled ground.
-
Ability to work in diverse weather conditions (e.g., wet, cold and hot).
-
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects and tools.
-
Requires the use of foot controls.
-
Ability to move, lift, handle or carry up the 50lbs. / push and pull up to 70lbs.
-
Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
Commissary Shelf Stocker - Whidbey Island -Nights
Location: Whidbey Island Commissary, Oak Harbor WA
Schedule: Monday-Saturday 9pm-4:30am (ending time varies depending on case load), with Sunday night off and an additional night off during the week.
Pay: 16.77/Hour plus excellent benefits package.
Benefits: Paid holidays, sick leave, prevailing health and welfare amount, vacation after one year of employment, 401k plan after eligibility is met.
Requirements
-
A reliable shelf stocking crew member who stocks the Whidbey Island Commissary.
-
Ability to pass NAS Whidbey background check at time of hire and for duration of employment. Felonies will prohibit base access.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
-
Operating pallet jacks to bring large pallets of cases throughout the store
-
Safely opening cardboard boxes with use of a box cutter
-
Placing product on shelves in an efficient manner
-
Ability to read UPC codes to accurately place product in the designated area
-
Pulling two items of product to the front of the self, while facing contractor responsible items
-
Bailing cardboard as needed
-
Stacking empty pallets
-
Must stand on step stools to reach high shelves
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
-
Ability to endure up to 9 hours a day of standing, and walking.
-
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs repetitively throughout shift.
-
Must be able to reach, kneel, squat, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time
-
Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions.
-
Must be able to work well with others.
-
Must not exceed absences past accrued sick leave.
-
Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Must wear full length pants and steel toed shoes.
Training will be provided.
Commissary Shelf Stocker - Smokey Point -Nights
Location: Smokey Point Commissary, Marysville WA
Schedule: Part time (20-30 hrs/week). This is a night position starting at 10pm.
Pay: $18.02/hour plus excellent benefits package.
Benefits: Paid holidays, sick leave, prevailing health and welfare amount, vacation after one year of employment, 401k plan after eligibility is met.
Requirements
-
A reliable shelf stocking crew member
-
Ability to pass Background check at time of hire and for duration of employment. Felonies will prohibit base access.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
-
Operating pallet jacks to bring large pallets of cases throughout the store
-
Safely opening cardboard boxes with use of a box cutter
-
Placing product on shelves in an efficient manner
-
Ability to read UPC codes to accurately place product in the designated area
-
Pulling two items of product to the front of the self, while facing contractor responsible items
-
Bailing cardboard as needed
-
Stacking empty pallets
-
Must stand on step stools to reach high shelves
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
-
Ability to endure up to 9 hours a day of standing, and walking.
-
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs repetitively throughout shift.
-
Must be able to reach, kneel, squat, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time
-
Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions.
-
Must be able to work well with others.
-
Must not exceed absences past accrued sick leave.
-
Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Must wear full length pants and steel toed shoes.
Training will be provided.
Floor Care Janitor - Nights
Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor WA
Schedule is Monday-Friday 6pm – 1:30am.
Pay: DOE/plus excellent benefits package.
Benefits: Paid holidays, sick leave, prevailing health and welfare amount, vacation after one year of employment, 401k plan after eligibility is met.
Requirements:
-
A reliable floor care janitor who performs special floor care, specific cleaning projects and daily floor cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures in the contract.
-
Prior janitorial experience preferred but not required.
-
Ability to pass background check at time of hire and for duration of employment. Felonies prohibit base access.
-
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
-
Floor care including sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, burnishing, and scrubbing, requiring use of a buffer and an auto-scrubber machine.
-
Strip and re-wax floors based on a floor care schedule.
-
Vacuum, spot clean, steam clean and shampoo carpets.
-
Use of electrically powered scrubber and polishing machines to burnish.
-
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
-
Provide daily preventative equipment maintenance on all equipment used and ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
-
Outside cleaning including sweeping and some pressure washing.
-
Must be able to perform all above responsibilities as well as follow the performance work statement (PWS) in contract.
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions:
-
Ability to endure up to 7 hours a day of standing, and walking.
-
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
-
Must be able to reach, kneel, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time.
-
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and routines.
-
Excellent time management skills.
-
Must pay attention to detail.
-
Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
-
Must be able to work well with others.
-
Must not exceed absences past accrued sick leave.
-
Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Must wear full length pants and close-toed shoes.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Night Janitorial - Driving
Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor WA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6pm – 1:30am.
Pay: DOE/plus excellent benefits package.
Benefits: Paid holidays, sick leave, prevailing health and welfare amount, vacation after one year of employment, 401k plan after eligibility is met.
Requirements:
-
A reliable floor care janitor who performs special floor care, specific cleaning projects and daily floor cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures in the contract.
-
Prior janitorial experience preferred but not required.
-
Ability to pass background check at time of hire and for duration of employment. Felonies prohibit base access
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
-
Floor care including sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, burnishing, and scrubbing, requiring use of a buffer and an auto-scrubber machine.
-
Strip and re-wax floors based on a floor care schedule.
-
Vacuum, spot clean, steam clean and shampoo carpets.
-
Use of electrically powered scrubber and polishing machines to burnish.
-
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
-
Provide daily preventative equipment maintenance on all equipment used and ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored properly.
-
Outside cleaning including sweeping and some pressure washing.
-
Must be able to perform all above responsibilities as well as follow the performance work statement (PWS) in contract.
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions:
-
Ability to endure up to 7 hours a day of standing, and walking.
-
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
-
Must be able to reach, kneel, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time.
-
Ability to adapt to changing schedules and routines.
-
Excellent time management skills.
-
Must pay attention to detail.
-
Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
-
Must be able to work well with others.
-
Must not exceed absences past accrued sick leave.
-
Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Must wear full length pants and close-toed shoes.
-
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Commissary Custodian - Smokey Point -Nights
Location: Smokey Point Commissary, Marysville WA
Schedule: This is a night position. Hours vary.
Pay: 16.82/Hour plus excellent benefits package.
Benefits: Paid holidays, sick leave, prevailing health and welfare amount, vacation after one year of employment, 401k plan after eligibility is met.
Requirements
-
A reliable custodial crew member who cleans the Smokey Point Commissary.
-
Prior janitorial/custodial experience preferred but not required.
-
Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following
-
Cleans and details facility. Removes trash; dusts equipment, furniture, or fixtures; vacuums carpet, cleans walls, mirrors or table-tops.
-
Floor care including sweeping, mopping, burnishing, and scrubbing, requiring use of a buffer and an auto-scrubber machine
-
Cleans lavatories, showers, and restrooms using correct chemicals on all surfaces. Dust and wipes-down fixtures, fills dispensers, empties trash containers, and mops floors.
-
Cleans breakrooms, hallways, common areas, offices, and training rooms. Sweeps and mops floors, fills dispensers, and empties trash containers.
-
Outside cleaning including sweeping and some pressure washing
-
Wipes down display glass throughout the store
-
Dusts high areas that may require the use of ladders
-
Bailing cardboard as needed
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions
-
Ability to endure up to 7 hours a day of standing, and walking.
-
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
-
Must be able to reach, kneel, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time.
-
Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions.
-
Must be able to work well with others.
-
Must not exceed absences past accrued sick leave.
-
Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Must wear full length pants and closed toed shoes.
Training will be provided.
Grounds Maintenance (NAS Whidbey)
New Leaf is currently hiring for 8 full-time position on our Grounds Maintenance crew. (Seasonal) This is a day position, Monday-Friday starting at 8AM until about 4:30PM with a half hour lunch. (35-40 hours a week)
Interviews will be conducted the 2nd and 3rd week of February 2021.
*Potential for Winter layoff Oct-March depending on work load.
**New Leaf, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that gives hiring preference to people with significant disabilities and veterans with disabilities. (Qualifying disabilities are but not limited to the following: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Learning disabilities, Intellectual disabilities, Autism, Physical disabilities, etc...)**We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and value workforce diversity.
Pay: 17.99/Hour
Benefits: Medical, Paid sick leave, Paid Holidays, 401k after 12 months, Vacation after 1 year employment.
Requirements:
-
A Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain, repair, and provide service on all grounds to ensure that they are clean, safe, and attractive.
-
Some prior experience operating lawn mowers and trimmers preferred, but not required
-
Ability to pass NAS Whidbey Background check at time of hire and for duration of employment. Felonies will prohibit base access.
-
A clean driving record and valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
-
Performs mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, aeration and fertilization; weed and brush control; flower bed services; tree and shrub pruning; debris and ditch cleanup.
-
Maintains all grounds and road shoulders in specified areas.
-
Picks up and removes all rubbish, debris, and trash, which includes but is not limited to rocks, paper, pine, limbs and other portable objects.
-
Trims and prunes shrubs, ground covers, native plants, and trees planted in improved grounds according to their natural growth habit for proper health, attractive appearance in the appropriate season.
-
Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions:
-
Ability to endure up to 8 hours a day of standing, walking, and working on steep inclines such as hills and un-level ground.
-
Ability to work in diverse weather conditions (e.g., wet, cold, and hot).
-
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. / push and pull up to 70lbs.
-
Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and good sense of balance.
-
Once trained, must be able to operate a 12lb trimmer for up to 6 hours.
-
Ability to understand and carry out verbal instructions
-
Must be able to work well with others either in a small group or with the entire crew
-
Must arrive to the worksite on time
-
Must not exceed absences past accrued sick leave
-
Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor, wearing a New Leaf safety vest, a shirt with short or long sleeves, full length pants, and steel-toed boots.
-
Must wear all required PPE including safety glasses, ear protection, gloves.
Training will be provided.
Galley Attendant
Location: NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor WA
Hours: This is a day position. Hours vary.
Pay: $13.69/hour plus excellent benefits package.
Background check required.
Duties include but are not limited to food preparation, food handling, food service sanitation and other cleaning requirements as needed.
Physical Requirements and Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
-
Ability to endure up to 8 hours a day of standing and walking.
-
Must be bale to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40lbs.
-
Will be required to use repetitive motion, reach, scrub, lift, kneel, walk and stand for several hours at a time.
-
Must be able to work well with others.
-
Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor. Must wear a full length black pants and non-slip black shoes. Shirts will be provided.
Licenses Required: Will need to obtain Food Handler’s Card
Training will be provided.