Maintenance Leader

Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $37.78.   The full-salary range for this position is $37.78 - $46.96 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 a Parks Supervisor/Manager, oversee and participate in the maintenance of Park District grounds, buildings and facilities in an assigned division or area; prioritize, assign, and inspect completed work; interview, train and provide direction to assigned maintenance staff; perform duties of the supervisor in the absence of the supervisor.
• 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

• Oversee and participate in the care and maintenance of Park District grounds, buildings, exhibits, handling structures and facilities in an assigned division or area; assure the safe and timely completion of assigned work; perform skilled maintenance duties as necessary.
• Prioritize, assign, review the work, train, provide work direction and assist in the performance evaluation of assigned full-time and seasonal maintenance staff; complete time cards; participate in personnel selection process and recommend personnel action as required.
• Evaluate and inspect park conditions and maintenance needs; assure proper grounds, buildings and facilities and efficient completion of assignments.
• Assist in the design, oversee and participate in the construction and renovation of exhibits, park grounds, natural area landscapes and facilities.
• Oversee activities to assure proper safe operation of equipment and machines in compliance with safety practices, procedures, and standards
• Monitor and participate in the work of playground, parking lot, athletic field, forestry, pasture, roads and trails preparation, maintenance and renovation.
• Communicate with other departments and personnel, vendors, suppliers and outside organizations to coordinate maintenance activities; attend a variety of meetings as required.
• Monitor and maintain water supplies, sewer system operation and animal support systems as necessary in particular area of assignment.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned work projects, purchasing equipment, materials and supplies and personnel; submit related reports to appropriate personnel or department as required.
• Assist in design and implementation of habitat restoration site plans, monitor and produce reports on mitigation and restoration sites
• Oversee and participate in the preparation for special projects and permitted events, such as rentals, concerts and races.
• Oversee and participate in the care of annual beds including the design, planning, ordering of materials and ground preparation for planting.
• Perform duties of the supervisor in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
• Monitor and inspect non-Park District contract employees and projects for compliance with District standards and policies as directed.
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school  and five or more years of progressively responsible experience in park maintenance including two years guiding the work of subordinate career and/or seasonal-temporary employees.
• Two or more years of post-secondary academic coursework or vocational training in subjects relevant to assigned area is desired.

LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

•  Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Pesticide applicators license if appropriate to assigned work area.
• Must be able to obtain a valid First Aid, CPR, and Flaggers Card within probationary period.

Additional Information

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

HOURS

• 40 hours per week. 
• Initial schedule is anticipated to be Sunday - Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor, outdoor and shop work environment .Fumes, dust, pollen, and noise from equipment operation. Emergency call-out

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Heavy lifting objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Bending at the waist.
• Stooping.
• Kneeling or crouching to conduct inspections.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
• Sitting for extended periods of time while operating grounds equipment.
• Reaching overhead and horizontally to prune trees.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.

HAZARDS:

• Working with machinery having sharp moving parts. Exposure to fertilizer fumes and chemicals.
• Tree clearing and logging operations.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in building, water quality, facilities, grounds, roads and trail maintenance and care.
• Methods and best management practices for removal and eradication of invasive plant species
• Native plant species identification and their use in restoration of native habitats
• Methods of turf and landscape maintenance including the use of pesticides and agricultural chemicals.
• Care of annual beds including design, planning, ordering materials and ground preparation for planting.
• Proper methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the building maintenance trades.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in good repair.
• Technical aspects of the building maintenance trades.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in skilled maintenance work.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Applicable laws and regulations governing operations.

ABILITY TO:

• Oversee and participate in the maintenance of park grounds, buildings and facilities.
• Perform skilled park maintenance duties.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Operate a computer terminal and hand held mobile devices.
• Determine equipment, materials and supplies needed for maintenance assignments.
• Conduct inspections of work sites.
• 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@tacomaparks.com.
• Employment is subject to a national background check.

Experience Required

• five or more years of progressively responsible experience in park maintenance including two years guiding the work of subordinate career and/or seasonal-temporary employees.

Salary

• $37.78 - $46.96