Maintenance Technician (Parks)

City of Gig Harbor•Gig Harbor, WA

just now•$34 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Public Works team and help keep our parks and community spaces thriving. The City is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our Parks Division, with a strong emphasis on irrigation systems and water management. This position plays a key role in maintaining healthy, safe, and attractive parks, open spaces, and public facilities through hands-on maintenance, repair, and construction work. The ideal candidate brings experience working with irrigation systems, water infrastructure, and outdoor maintenance operations, along with a strong commitment to public service and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining community spaces, and wants to make a visible impact on the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. POSITION OVERVIEW The maintenance technician is responsible for performing skilled labor involving maintenance and repair of city-owned resources including open spaces, parkways, parks, and building facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of work experience as a maintenance worker or closely related maintenance experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
A valid Washington State driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire).
Commercial Class A Washington State Driver’s License (CDL) with a Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months following the end of probation.
State flagging card or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
First Aid/CPR card or the ability to obtain within six months of date of hire.
Forklift certification or the ability to obtain within six months of date of hire.
Washington State Boater Education Card or the ability to obtain within six months of date of hire.
A history of and ability to maintain safe and responsible driving that meets the city’s motor vehicle record minimum driving requirements.
Ability to pass position relevant pre-employment screening.
Ability to pass pre-employment medical exam and maintain a level of physical fitness necessary to perform the essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a public works department at a government agency preferred.
Two (2) years of experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC preferred.
Crane Operators License or ability to obtain within six months of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates hand and power tools, compressors, pressure washing equipment, pneumatic tools, jack hammers, paint equipment, cut off saws, power tools, overhead cranes, drills and other tools necessary to complete tasks as assigned.
Operates a wide variety of light to heavy equipment such as light duty trucks, mowers, backpack blowers, lawn mowers, weed eaters, sod cutters, edgers, chain saw, flatbed truck, bucket truck, boom truck, vactor truck, dump truck, backhoe, excavator, side mower, forklift, and skid steer.
Utilizes asset management program on computer and tablet to perform routine maintenance tasks as well as creating tasks within the program to include unforeseen repairs or maintenance performed.
Performs or aids in maintenance and repair of power and automotive equipment.
Performs a variety of flagging and traffic control duties as assigned.
Performs utility locates.
Documents activities and performs administrative duties on computer and tablet.
Acts as a liaison between the city, residents, and subcontractors working for the city.
May support in leading part-time, temporary or intern personnel within the division.
Attends job-related training.
Maintains punctual and reliable attendance.
Performs street, storm, park, and building facility maintenance and repair functions.
Performs spray pool water quality testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Performs troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical, streetlights, signal systems, electrical panels, and interior-exterior fixtures.
Performs custodial work including but not limited to restroom cleaning.
Ensures that city infrastructure is compliant with the city’s level of service requirements, including landscaping, traffic control devices, litter, and structures.
Performs inventories of city property and assets and keeps records accordingly.
Requests and coordinates assistance for maintenance projects.
Maintains, repairs, and constructs parks & recreation facilities and performs parks maintenance functions.
Operates, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems or service lines.
Constructs and/or installs new structures and facilities.
May perform marine/harbor work to include removal of debris, dock inspection, storm outlet inspection.
Provides support to special events.
Serves as project and/or crew lead.