Maintenance Laborer - Regional Parks

Parks Tacoma•Various Parks Tacoma locations, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Parks Tacoma is seeking an ambitious team player with a strong sense of stewardship to join their operational grounds maintenance team. This role involves maintaining over 2000 acres of historical park property. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the vitality and well-being of the community by maintaining beautiful Tacoma Parks and expanding your knowledge within a supportive team. Parks Tacoma is an independent park district committed to creating healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow, guided by core values of innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Requirements

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in cleaning methods, grounds maintenance, and basic maintenance trades.
Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Ability to obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain and maintain job-specific training, license, and certification as required.
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, basic grounds maintenance procedures, and methods, equipment, and materials used in building and grounds maintenance care.
Knowledge of operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of basic materials, equipment, and terminology used in the maintenance trades.
Ability to learn procedures, methods, and schedules.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers providing quality customer service.
Ability to use tools and equipment common to the maintenance trade.
Ability to maintain Park District facilities and parks in a clean, safe, and secure condition.
Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
Ability to perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, and weeding.
Ability to assist others in specialized grounds keeping activities.
Ability to mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake, and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields, and other landscaped areas.
Ability to assist other maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of Park District buildings and facilities and grounds.
Ability to perform general maintenance and repair on District furniture, buildings, fixtures, and facilities.
Ability to learn safe operation of a wide variety of power equipment related to janitorial, building trades, and grounds maintenance work.
Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.
Ability to exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
Ability to take initiative with minimal supervision.
Ability to extract and record data and carry out calculations accurately.
Ability to set up and operate equipment that can require selection from options or different settings.
Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing.
Ability to work within and contribute to the effectiveness of a team, respecting differences.
Ability to maintain work schedule obligations & report for work regularly and on time.

Responsibilities

Perform custodial and cleanup functions including cleaning restrooms, toilets, sinks, mirrors, and walls.
Sweep, mop, and clean floors; vacuum carpets and rugs.
Perform annual deep cleaning and floor resurfacing.
Mow, rake, edge, fertilize, and water lawns, athletic fields, landscape beds, and assigned park landscape and grounds areas.
Plant, fertilize, water, trim, and prune shrubs, trees, and flowers as assigned.
Sweep and blow leaves, snow, and debris from walks and driveways; gather and remove trash from grounds.
Prepare rooms or facilities for special functions; move furniture, small bleachers, equipment, and other objects as required.
Operate all types of cleaning equipment, forklift, highlift, or other specialized equipment.
Operate Park District vehicles as assigned; learn the safe operation of equipment such as riding mowers, hand mowers, turf equipment, and trucks.
Assist in general maintenance, repair, and construction work in various maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and painting.
Assist skilled maintenance personnel in the construction, installation, and maintenance of furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, and shelving.
Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of utilities like gas, water, and electrical lines.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Provide work direction to seasonal staff and volunteers.