Maintenance Leader - Marina

Parks Tacoma•Point Defiance Boathouse Marina, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the Point Defiance Marina Complex! You’ll have the opportunity to work right on beautiful Puget Sound, with parts of the Marina Complex spanning from Owen Beach all the way to Dune Peninsula Park. You’ll guide and support maintenance staff, oversee daily projects, and tackle a variety of skilled repair and upkeep tasks that keep the Point Defiance Marina Complex running smoothly. This position offers the chance to work outdoors in a dynamic environment, collaborate with other departments and contractors, and help shape the quality and care of our park spaces. If you enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and making a visible impact, this role is a great opportunity to shine. 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of post-secondary academic coursework or vocational training in subjects relevant to assigned area is desired.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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