Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $113,112.40 yearly To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is $113,112.40 - $154,849.99 annually. Employees will have the opportunity to move through the posted range based on annual performance reviews and merit increases.
Work where you play!
- Join our team at Metro 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
- Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
- Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro 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 Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals.
- The people of Metro Parks 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 Deputy Director, the Facilities Manager provides oversight and coordination for facility maintenance and safety for the park, including coordinating in-house projects and assisting with the coordination of external projects.
- The primary responsibility of the Facilities Manager is to maintain the grounds, infrastructure and fleet of the assigned location so that they remain safe, efficient and aesthetically pleasing for our staff, animals and guests while contributing to the continued success and growth of the organization’s mission.
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.
Essential Duties
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff through effective utilization of the Employee Performance Evaluation Program; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, staffing needs, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate employee training programs to provide for opportunity for advancement and to acquire necessary skills
- Develops and coordinates a maintenance assessment program for exhibits and facilities throughout the Park; assures that exhibits and facilities are well maintained, functional and aesthetically pleasing to visitors. Plans, develops and prioritizes projects and weekly work plans and work orders; ensures that materials are ordered, projects are designed and planned, and funds are available
- Prepares and administers operating budgets for assigned area of responsibility
- Maintains safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations and maintains programs for preventative safety as related to the activities of the department, and serves as the management representative on the facility safety committee, including coordinating emergency drills, facility safety assessments and implementation needs
- Coordinates a variety of aspects of special event preparation including setting up and taking down, storing equipment, providing janitorial staff, shuttles and proper security
- Manages all equipment and vehicles of the department including proper and authorized use. Assesses equipment needs, evaluates pricing, and makes recommendations to the Deputy Director for replacement or major repairs
- As needed, initiates and facilitates in-house project planning including identification of all resources needed to accomplish the project
- Determines and/or advises on whether to a accomplish the project internally, externally, or a combination of both
- Coordinates and communicates project facilitation internally and/or externally
- Assists in establishing and reviewing project parameters or constraints, budget, and time frame
- Assists with ensuring the best value associated with project elements
- Assists with establishing or continuing effective working relations with a variety of project stakeholders including staff, architects, engineers, contractors, local government agencies, and suppliers
- Ability to review and make adjustments to appropriate construction documents including design, specifications, and permits
- Coordinates project collaboration with MPT Planning staff as needed
- Assists with implementing and facilitating all components associated with identification and confirmation of external providers, including advertising, assessing small works roster, contractor selections
- Ensures projects are effectively integrated into existing infrastructure
- Ensures appropriate project documents are maintained including park master mapping
- Maintains professional knowledge through such means as attending conferences, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
- Attends a variety of staff and administrative meetings and represents Northwest Trek on District committees; prepares and delivers oral presentations.
- Supports implementation of divisional responsibilities within the departmental Strategic Planning directives and initiatives; establish divisional benchmarks and performance measurement objectives in accordance with the adopted comprehensive Strategic Plan for the District.
- General knowledge and understanding of water treatment systems
- General knowledge and understanding of horticultural & arboricultural practices
- Participates on the Park’s Weapons Response Team
- Performs as an Incident Commander
- Other duties as required
METRO 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.
- MPT 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.
- MPT 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.
- This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
Experience Required
- At least five years of increasing responsible related experience required. Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or a related field desired.
- At least five years of increasing responsible related experience required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or a related field desired.
Salary
- $113,112.40 - $154,849.99 Annually
