The starting salary for this position is anticipated to be $43.40 per hour
The full-salary range for this position is $38.91 - $48.37 per hour.

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 the Superintendent-General Services, perform journey-level plumbing work in the construction, repair, inspection, servicing, installation and alteration of plumbing fixtures and systems, including sewage, water, irrigation and swimming pool systems.

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.

Perform journey-level plumbing work in the construction, repair, inspection, servicing, installation and alteration of plumbing fixtures and systems, including sewage, water, irrigation and swimming pool systems.

Test back flow devices for boilers, water, sewer, storm drainage, electrical and phone conduit and irrigation systems; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; install systems as necessary.

Install, repair and replace toilets, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains, and related equipment for Park District facilities.

Install, repair, remove and replace sewer waste and vent line systems.

Test plumbing and water systems, diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to work and maintenance performed; submit to appropriate Park District and City personnel or department.

Inspect the flow and drain on drinking fountains at Park District facilities.

Install, repair, and replace flushometers, vacuum breakers, faucets and valves.

Operate specialized equipment to locate underground utilities, including water and gas mains, laterals, and sewer and storm drainage systems; operate a variety of inspection and repair equipment including power roto-rooters, power snakes and a variety of power and hand tools; operate a District vehicle to conduct work.

Install, replace and repair swimming pool filters, pumps, skimmers, return lines and related equipment.

Install, replace, repair and maintain irrigation systems and equipment, such as sprinkler heads, electric valves, time clocks and others.

Communicate with Park District departments and personnel concerning maintenance and repair needs.

Weld and solder connections, fittings and replacement parts for plumbing repairs.

Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: completion of a four-year journey-level apprenticeship technical training program in plumbing and two years of journey-level plumbing experience including some experience in installation and maintenance of irrigation and swimming pool systems and equipment.

LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• State Journey-Level Plumbing license.

• Valid Washington driver's license with acceptable driving record.

• Department of Health Backflow Assembly certification.

• Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Card within the probationary period.

This position is a represented position with the International Union of Operating Engineers.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor, outdoor and shop environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Noise from equipment operation.
• Adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Kneeling or crouching.
• Pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Climbing ladders.
• Heavy physical labor.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist to lift and install equipment.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized tools and equipment.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

HAZARDS:

• Working on ladders at heights to work on overhead plumbing.
• Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, methods, equipment, tools and materials of skilled plumbing work.
• Welding and soldering techniques.
• City and County mechanical, electrical, plumbing and safety codes and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform skilled work in the repair, inspection, servicing, installation and alteration of plumbing systems and related equipment.
• Operate equipment such as power roto-rooters, power snakes and a variety of specialized test equipment, power and hand tools.
• Fabricate replacement parts.
• Prepare and maintain service and repair records.
• Diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Interpret rules and regulations.
• Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Take initiative with minimal 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@parkstacoma.gov.

Employment is subject to a national background check.