Facility Maintenance Worker II (Parks & Fair)

Snohomish County•Monroe, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks Division, is hiring a Facility Maintenance Worker II – Parks & Fair. This full-time, hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and supporting their community. You’ll be part of a team that keeps our parks and the Evergreen State Fair Park safe, welcoming, and ready for the public. We are filling a current opening and creating an eligibility register for future opportunities. This position is dedicated primarily to athletic field maintenance, with most work focused on mowing and maintaining ballfields throughout the Parks system. The successful candidate should expect to spend most of each workday operating commercial mowing and grounds equipment, trimming field edges, monitoring turf conditions, and helping keep athletic fields safe, playable, and visually consistent. While this role is classified as a Facility Maintenance Worker II and may occasionally assist with other grounds, facility, or operational assignments, candidates should understand that routine ballfield mowing will be the central and ongoing responsibility of this position. We’re looking for someone who is hardworking, reliable, and committed to excellent customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as much of this work happens in a public-facing environment. You should be comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and must hold a valid State of Washington Driver’s License. This position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and may include overtime as outlined in the AFSCME Local 109 collective bargaining agreement. It comes with Snohomish County’s comprehensive benefits package. Assignments may be with the Evergreen State Fair Park, Parks Grounds crew, or Parks Facility Maintenance crew.

Requirements

Three (3) years’ experience performing a variety of semiskilled building and grounds maintenance or building construction work; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Must pass job-related tests.
A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card, within one year of employment
Knowledge of all phases of standard building and grounds maintenance work
Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance work
Knowledge of the hazards associated with the work safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of basic first aid methods and procedures
Ability to perform independent, semiskilled work in a number of building and construction trade areas
Ability to read, interpret, and work from a variety of blueprints, drawing sketches and work orders
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a wide variety of work conditions
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment as required by the position
Ability to perform strenuous physical work
Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules and regulations
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and coworkers
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
Ability to fill out accurate reports utilizing Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Nice To Haves

Specialized certification(s) may be required to be obtained and maintained for some positions. This may include, for example, pesticide applicator, CDL Class A, CESCL, backflow certification, and playground maintenance certification required license/certification to be identified by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Performs all the job duties of a Facility Maintenance Worker I
Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as double axle trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, large, and tractor-mounted mowing machines, and similar equipment.
May operate backhoes, dozers, and dump trucks.
Operates equipment to load trucks, move materials, help maintain grounds and other areas.
Performs a variety of general maintenance activities, such as building and grounds tasks carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, mechanical, and maintenance skills, according to industry standards.
Repairs or replaces baseboard molding, ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks, and windows, patches leaking roofs, and similar work.
Hangs and/or repairs paneling, plasterboard, and other drywall materials; tapes, spackles, and sands drywall, and prepares it for painting.
Forms, pours, and finishes concrete as directed.
Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, including faucets, flushometers, sinks, toilets, urinals, and water drain lines.
Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of electrical fixtures including, switches, outlets, and light fixtures.
Maintains a variety of stormwater systems including ditches, catch basins, culverts, and raingardens.
Supports the annual fair at the Evergreen State Fair Park, working days before, during, and after to support the event.
May direct the work of temporary employees, work release inmates, and/or lower-level maintenance personnel as directed.

Benefits

Retirement : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The County’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.
Deferred Compensation : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
Pay Increases: You will be eligible for a step increase each year until you reach the top step.
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
Flexible work schedules.
Career development training.