Carpenter Assistant/Groundskeeper

About Cascade

Cascade is a nonprofit community health center that has served Lewis County and the surrounding communities for 60 years. With five locations throughout Lewis County, Washington, we provide a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of our clients and community.

Position Summary

Performs facility and grounds maintenance at Cascade locations and assists with carpentry, construction, repairs, and other facility projects.

Location and Schedule

• Location: 2428 W Reynolds Avenue Centralia, WA 98531 (Primary) - position will work at all Cascade locations.


• FTE/Hours: 1.0FTE, 40-hours.


• Schedule available: Monday – Friday 7am - 3:30pm.

Pay Range

$20.45 - $24.93/ hour Depending on Experience. 

What You’ll Bring

• Must have basic electrical and plumbing knowledge.


• Must be proficient with basic maintenance and power tools.


• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record and safely operate agency vehicles.


• Must be able to pass WA State Patrol background check.


• Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures’ handicapped accessibility or lack thereof.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain buildings, landscaping, parking lots, other structures, and common areas at all Cascade locations.


• Assist with agency construction projects, including site preparation, assembly and disassembly of structures, and loading and unloading materials, waste, and debris.


• Assemble, move, and arrange furniture and equipment.


• Assist with other facility maintenance and improvement projects as directed by the assigned supervisor.


• Assess and prioritize repair requests based on urgency and safety. Respond to routine requests no later than the next scheduled workday and promptly report urgent issues to the supervisor.


• Perform or coordinate routine servicing and cleaning of agency vehicles, as assigned.


• Follow established safety procedures and use tools, equipment, and required protective equipment appropriately.


• Maintain safe work areas and secure hazardous areas to prevent unauthorized access.


• Ensure buildings and work areas are secured upon completion of work, in accordance with agency procedures.

What You’ll Love About Cascade

• Student loan repayment opportunities: Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Cascade is also an approved site for the Washington Health Corps State Health Program, Behavioral Health Program, and Federal Health Program.


• Meaningful work: The services we provide make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and throughout our community.


• Time away from work: Employees earn up to 13 hours of paid time off each month and receive 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday time. Benefits are prorated based on FTE. PTO and personal holiday hours are available after 90 days of employment.


• Company-paid employee benefits: Medical, dental, vision, AllyHealth, employee assistance program, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, subject to applicable plan terms. Medical coverage is available to employees working at least 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week) and is effective the first of the month following the date of hire. Employees working at least 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) are eligible for all other applicable benefits.


• Voluntary benefits: Supplemental term life insurance, legal services, fraud and identity protection, HSA, FSA, dependent care FSA, and pet insurance, subject to applicable plan terms.


• Retirement benefits: After six months of employment, Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings to a 401(k) each month—no employee contribution or match is required.


• Support toward licensure: Team Managers may provide required supervision hours at no cost to employees working toward licensure.


• License and certification reimbursement: Cascade reimburses the cost of required Department of Health license renewals and other job-related certifications, such as DEA registration and CPR/BLS certification.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume [and cover letter, if applicable]. No phone calls, please.