Parks Maintenance Technician I

City of Marysville • Marysville, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of basic duties related to the installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and servicing of municipal parks, grounds, facilities, right-of-ways, and infrastructures. This is an entry level position in the maintenance worker job series. Positions in this class perform a variety of routine maintenance activities and assist with repair, construction or preventive maintenance. The position usually works on a crew with supervision or guidance readily available, and the incumbents’ work is reviewed frequently. This class differs from the Maintenance Worker II job class in that the latter class performs journey-level maintenance work requiring more technical knowledge and may provide direction and training to Maintenance Worker I positions.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing a variety of the essential duties or a related position in parks, grounds, facilities, streets, or municipal utilities maintenance or construction.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, first aid and CPR certifications.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, flagger certification.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, and services municipal utilities, facilities or equipment as assigned.
• Assists senior employees with operation of maintenance equipment, such as weed eaters, hedge trimmers, back pack blower, and various hand and power tools.
• Assists with traffic control situations including flagging and work zone setup for protection of crews and equipment at the jobsite.
• May be assigned to other divisions performing work requiring similar skills during times of peak work load, labor shortage, emergency situations, or other instances when critical work is to be completed.
• Accepts guidance, direction, and feedback from others.
• Prepares facilities for routine use and special events; performs routine facility, grounds and landscape maintenance including painting, mowing (not to exceed 60-inch mower), and cultural practices; assists in preventive maintenance duties.
• Assists senior employees in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of park and recreational facilities, including parks, buildings, and related systems such as indoor/outdoor plumbing, irrigation, drainage, and wiring.
• Assists with monitoring security requirements for park facilities, grounds, and work sites to ensure security and safety of people, equipment, and materials.

What This Job Offers

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