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Facility Specialist at Peninsula Metropolitan Park District – Gig Harbor, Washington

Peninsula Metropolitan Park District
Gig Harbor, Washington, 98335, United States
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Salary:$29.89 - $39.85/hr

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About This Position

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life by providing parks and recreation opportunities for our community.


Our Vision: To be a leader promoting health and well-being in a thriving community.


Our Values:

Stewardship- We care about people and places.

Inspiration- We create high-quality, meaningful, and innovative experiences that spark joy in our community.

Responsibility- We foster a culture of trust and accountability.

Collaboration- We work together in harmony to reach common goals through respect, inclusion, and teamwork.

Integrity- Our values are evident in our choices, practices, and conduct.


The full salary range for this position is posted. New hires typically start between the minimum and market within the salary range. PenMet Parks may offer a slightly higher salary based on experience, internal equity, and factors impacting the market.


Benefits: PEBB Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement Plan, and Employee Discounts.


PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Facility Specialist advances the mission of PenMet Parks by working under the supervision of the Parks Superintendent to perform work required to implement comprehensive maintenance and operations programs for all District parks, buildings, facilities, and infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • Performs assigned work required to sustain a comprehensive maintenance and operations program and meet identified level of service requirements for all District facilities.
  • Performs assigned maintenance tasks, including but not limited to plumbing, concrete, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, finishes, windows, doors, security, and exterior building systems.
  • Performs assigned work required to implement and sustain a preventative maintenance program.
  • Implements and sustains a work order system.
  • Inspects facilities and takes corrective action as assigned to ensure conditions meet or exceed expected level of service and comply with applicable jurisdictional requirements. Reports vandalism, safety, and fire hazards to the position’s supervisor.
  • Performs clean-up activities to leave premises clean and safe.
  • Keeps records of building maintenance systems and repairs.
  • Participates in building maintenance decision making, goal setting, scheduling, and planning. Recommends action plans to resolve maintenance issues.
  • Supports all District programs and special events as assigned.
  • Takes responsibility and ownership for accomplishing work, delivering results, and meeting the organization’s objectives.
  • Supports an inclusive work environment that respects diverse ideas, backgrounds, and styles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required Experience:

  • Two years of maintenance experience with emphasis on commercial building systems (three years preferred).

    • Required Education:

  • High school diploma or GED.

    • Professional Licenses/Certifications:

  • Valid First Aid certificate issued by an authorized agency (required).

    • Knowledge/Skills:

  • Demonstrates active interest to maintain level of knowledge and enhance and apply new functional skills.
  • Possesses technical skills in the installation and repair of various building systems, including but not limited to rough and finish carpentry, flooring, furniture repair, cabinetry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, drywall, painting, concrete, doors, windows, security systems, exterior cladding, roofing, and finishes.
  • Possesses technical knowledge and skills of building construction practices.
  • Possesses technical knowledge of maintenance, operations, custodial, and safety programs.
  • Skills in estimating and material procurement.
  • Knowledge of current federal, state, and local regulations that impact maintenance and safety operations.
  • Effectively adapts to a changing and fast paced environment.
  • Takes initiative with minimal supervision.
  • Skills in troubleshooting maintenance and operational issues.
  • Possesses skills to read and apply construction plans and specifications.
  • Completes multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Possesses strong written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Commitment to providing excellent customer service to a broad range of participants and constituents.
  • Supports an environment for employees to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, the Board of Park Commissioners, contractors, partners, and the public.
  • Assess situations effectively, identifies solutions, and takes initiative with minimal supervision.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Some work will be performed in rugged field settings with exposure to varying environmental and weather conditions.
  • The position will operate equipment and use hand and power tools.
  • The position will require lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • The position will require walking, bending, standing, carrying, pulling, crawling, crouching, and other physical work.
  • Some local traveling will be required for visiting District facilities.
  • Valid Washington driver’s license (required).
  • The position will occasionally require an irregular schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
  • The position will occasionally be required to be on call.


    • Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm
    40 hours per week

    Job Location

    Gig Harbor, Washington, 98335, United States
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