Park Maintenance Worker II

Skagit County • Mount Vernon, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs multi-skilled work in facility maintenance and construction trades, leading staff in the maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings, structures, roads, pathways, fences, and related facilities within County parks. This role involves troubleshooting, grounds, facilities, and equipment maintenance, as well as general, preventative, and capital maintenance. The position requires a Washington State Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and adherence to federal and state regulations, including random CDL drug and alcohol testing. Salary upon hire ranges from $29.28/hr. to $31.36/hr., with progressive increases up to $37.25/hr. based on years of service with Skagit County. This position is part of Range 12 of the Teamsters (Courts/Parks) salary schedule.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Between three and five years of progressively responsible experience is required.
• At least two years of experience in grounds maintenance or turf care, or like experience preferred.
• At least two years of experience in building trades where individual has gained a good background in the application of electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry skills, and/or similar equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used in park, trail, and facility maintenance; issues in protecting, maintaining, and improving County Park areas.
• Knowledge of safe maintenance and operation of electrical, steam, heating, domestic and irrigation water pump systems, sewage, and other systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance and troubleshooting skills such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, welding, lock systems, and janitorial practices to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Knowledge of pesticide and herbicide application techniques and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices; playground safety guidelines (CPSI); chemical handling/disposal techniques (HAZMAT, SDS, etc.); workplace safety requirements (L & I Safety Standards, etc.) and occupational hazards associated with building trades.
• Ability to coordinate various activities and projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches; estimate materials and costs; maintain labor hour and material records.
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate good customer service skills with the general public and staff and satisfy complaining or irate park visitors, using tact and diplomacy and mature judgment.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled landscape, grounds, facility, and trail maintenance tasks, including proper methods of transplanting and protecting natural trees, shrubs, and flowers, fertilizing, pruning, irrigating, spraying, mowing, and garbage collection.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of seasonal staff and jail inmate work crews, and maintain productive work relationships.
• Ability to plan and supervise work of others.
• Ability to operate and maintain vehicles, grounds, and facility maintenance equipment, fire prevention and suppression equipment, varied hand and power tools, and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate a wide variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited to: dump truck (CDL class B w/air brakes), man-lift truck, tractors, chainsaw, chipper, loader, dozer, light duty trucks with utility trailers, riding mowers, weed eaters, and other miscellaneous handheld tools.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license required.
• Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) endorsement with air brakes OR obtain within six months of hire.
• Pesticide applicators license required OR obtain within one year of hire.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate required OR obtain within one year of hire.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 60 pounds, pull, push, bend, stoop, walk, climb, crawl, and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have physical ability to perform maintenance and construction assignments, including operation of tools and equipment.
• Requires good hand-eye motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity, as well as good eyesight (correctable to 20-20).

Nice To Haves

• A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be: High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• At least two years of experience in grounds maintenance or turf care, or like experience preferred.
• CPSI (Certified Playground Safety inspector) certificate desirable.
• May be required to obtain Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Hazardous Waste Handler or Water Works certifications/licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintains park grounds and county facility grounds, including mowing, weed eating, pruning, removing garbage and litter, raking, aerating, and fertilizing.
• Prepares facilities for activities such as ball games, tournaments, special events, or the County Fair.
• Performs regular safety checks on facilities and equipment.
• Renovates turf, landscaping, athletic fields, lawns, flowerbeds, trails, beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas, and other areas.
• Performs diverse construction and repair work on park facilities, grounds, and trails, including walks, steps, ramps, bridges, docks, floats, piers, beaches, boat ramps, fences, shelters, park furniture, grills, fire rings, picnic and camp sites, restrooms, roads, and parking areas to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Works with other park workers, including full and part-time staff, jail inmate work crews, seasonal and community service workers.
• Performs work in the safe installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, electrical, steam, heating, domestic and irrigation water pump systems, sewage, and other systems and equipment to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Operates, maintains, and instructs others on the safe use of tractors with attachments, backhoes, dump trucks, trailers, boom trucks, power and hand tools for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding (arc & gas), masonry, construction, and janitorial maintenance, various grounds equipment, sports field maintenance, equipment, and tools.
• Inspects buildings, grounds equipment, and fixtures to determine the need for maintenance or repair to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Constructs buildings, shelters, playgrounds, park furniture, trails, ramps, and other park facilities in compliance with local, State, and national building codes.
• Maintains all buildings, grounds, and other facilities in neat, clean, and safe condition.
• Inspects for and removes fire and safety hazards.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide sprays to control weeds and brush according to State and Federal regulations, and County policy.
• Manages the daily work of employees (without authority for evaluation, discipline, hiring, or firing).
• Attends staff meetings, professional growth conferences, and workshops.
• Communicates well and provides good customer service to the public.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with the general public and contractors.
• Interacts with the general public and promotes compliance with park policies, codes, and laws.
• Assists in preventing improper use of facilities, grounds, and equipment to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Assists in the development and achievement of department goals and objectives.
• Provides park project design assistance.
• Maintains work-based licenses and certifications.
• Pursues professional training and educational opportunities.
• Conducts and attends staff and safety meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3 ($29.28/hr. - $31.36/hr.) dependent upon qualifications.
• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 8 total steps (top step $37.25/hr.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED