Maintenance Technician at Parks Tacoma – Tacoma, Washington

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $32.28.
The full-salary range for this position is $32.28 - $40.09 per hour.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen with Parks Tacoma inside our Regional Parks which looks after our beautiful Tacoma Parks, we are looking for an ambitious team player who has a great since of stewardship and willingness to work with our operational grounds maintenance team to help maintain over 2000 acres of historical parks property.

If you are someone who has the desire to help maintain these wonderful parks and expand your knowledge and be a member of an exciting team, please apply!

Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information Under the direction of an assigned lead or supervisor, perform a variety of skilled grounds maintenance and park facility maintenance duties. Park Maintenance Technicians have a demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of park and facility maintenance and operations including areas of landscaping, irrigation, pools, spray grounds, playgrounds, assets and facility maintenance and repair, and must possess the appropriate license as required. Incumbents demonstrate initiative and work with considerable freedom to act and perform in a leadership capacity directing staff, volunteers and crews as necessary.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

Operate as assigned and in a safe manner all types of trucks less than 26,001 GVWR, equipment and machines, including loaders with up to 1 cubic foot bucket capacity, trailers, trenchers, tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, turf equipment, forklift, , cement and asphalt equipment, air compressors and all other equipment not requiring a Commercial driver's license; maintain equipment and tools in safe and proper working condition.

Design, install and maintain landscape beds, perform landscaping, plant and turf maintenance and other horticultural activities; prepare soil for seeding and sow grass seed and lay sod; repair and maintain flower beds; mix and apply fertilizers, pesticides and chemicals according to established procedures and guidelines.

Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs for buildings, facilities and parks including fences, irrigation systems, pools, spray grounds, turf and landscape beds, site furniture,, signs and play equipment.

Provide work direction, guidance and oversight to staff and volunteers; inspect and assure work is completed according to expectations.

Perform construction, installation, and maintenance of site furniture, fences, play and spray ground equipment, signage, irrigation systems, fixtures, cabinets, and shelving.

Perform grounds maintenance and care duties, such as mowing and trimming lawns, pruning trees and shrubs and removing leaves, snow and debris; water, fertilize and weed lawns and gardens as required.

Perform repairs, replacement and construction duties as assigned, such as irrigation, carpentry or masonry work.

Maintain sport courts including repairing backstops and fences; patch, clean, sweep and pressure wash tennis courts. Maintain athletic fields; cut grass; drag and line fields.

Construct and maintain trails and assist in the repair of roads; assist in the construction/repair and maintenance of catch basins, dikes, storm equipment sewers, sidewalks and curbing; build paths and steps; mix, pour and finish concrete; line parking lots.

Support and assist in general maintenance, repair, and construction work in the various maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and painting.

Perform a variety of semi?skilled (non journey level / license not required) duties related to the maintenance and repair of Park District buildings, grounds, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, equipment, plumbing systems and vehicles.

Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of utilities like gas, water, electrical lines.

Maintain routine records related to parks maintenance activities and assignments as required.

Sweep and blow debris from walks and driveways; gather and remove trash from grounds.

Perform a variety of specialized duties for special events and activities, and seasonal events.

Prepare facilities for specialized use; move furniture and equipment as required.

Perform custodial and cleanup functions as required; clean restrooms, toilets, sinks, mirrors and walls. Sweep, mop, and clean floors; vacuum carpets and rugs. Perform deep cleaning and floor resurfacing as assigned.

Determine necessary parts for daily operation; research equipment, tools, parts and materials to secure best source, price and quality; secure quotes and bids according to established procedures; purchase materials and parts according to established guidelines.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Based on area of assignment, duties may also include:

Perform inspections of play courts and playground equipment and keep records; perform maintenance repairs and replacements of major playground components and hardware in accordance with NPSI guidelines.

Plan, plant and maintain gardens, landscape beds and specialty plant collections. Keep records and coordinate with support groups. Monitor fertility levels, pest thresholds and plant health, managing the care and environment for optimal results.

Manage and maintain Park District pools, spray parks, wading pools and related systems. Perform chemical level tests of pools and related systems and maintain records of results by health regulation standards; add chemicals as needed to maintain water quality.

Operate, clean, and monitor the condition of heating boilers and related systems; lubricate motors and pumps; maintain ventilating systems; operate, adjust and repair chlorinating equipment; conduct chlorine, humidity, and pH tests; maintain records according to health regulation standards.

Operate, backwash and clean sand, mechanical and diatomaceous filter systems; change filter stones, and replace sand in sand filter systems; convert filter system to vacuum system; brush and vacuum pool bottoms.

Perform irrigation work in the maintenance and repair of valves, pipes, and other devices; assure the proper operation of systems and equipment; winterize systems for seasonal change.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Five years of experience in park and facility maintenance and operations or in a related field required.

LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within probationary period.
• Ability to obtain and maintain job specific training , license and certification as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of all park and facility asset repair, maintenance and operations
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Noise from equipment operation.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist.
Pushing and pulling maintenance supplies and equipment.
Lifting and moving furniture and objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

REQUIREMENTS
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Heavy physical labor.

HAZARDS:
Working at heights on ladders or scaffolding.
Working with and around machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to fertilizer fumes, pollen and dust.
Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation.
Chemical fumes

KNOWLEDGE OF
• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, horticultural practices, raking and weeding.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in building and grounds maintenance care.
• Operation and use of tools and equipment used in grounds and facility maintenance..

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
• Basic materials, equipment and terminology used in the maintenance trades.
• Appropriate safety practices and procedures.
• Methods of horticulture and turf maintenance including the use of pesticides and agricultural chemicals.
• Principles and practices of specialized trades such as carpentry and masonry.
• Advanced operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment,
• Installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
• Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds.
• Proper application of pesticides and herbicides and other chemicals used in grounds
maintenance.
• Comprehensive understanding and operation of wading pools, spray grounds and pool
maintenance.
• Comprehensive understanding and operation of complexes and field maintenance.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Methods, principles and practices for assigned area of duty.
• Learn procedures, methods and schedules.
• Use tools and equipment common to park and facility maintenance and maintain them in proper condition
• Maintain Park District facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
• Perform maintenance and repair of Park District buildings and facilities and grounds.
• Perform maintenance and repair on site furniture, park features, fixtures and facilities.
• Safely operate a wide variety of power equipment related to the building trades and grounds maintenance work.
• Maintain amenities such as, tennis courts and athletic fields in proper condition.
• Safely operate a variety of trucks, equipment and machines including tractors, mowers, trailers, loaders, trenchers, turf equipment etc...
• Perform advanced duties in the maintenance and operation of pools, play and spray grounds, irrigation and other technical systems
• Train and provide work direction to staff and volunteers as assigned.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events
• Interpret rules and regulations.
• Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers providing quality customer service
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Take initiative without supervision.
• Extract and record data and carry out calculations accurately.
• Set up and operate equipment that can require selection from options or different settings.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing.
• Work within and contribute to the effectiveness of a team, respecting differences.
• Report for work regularly and on time.

PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at hr@tacomaparks.com.

Employment is subject to a national background check.