Parks Maintenance Technician

Oregon Metro•Blue Lake Regional Park, OR

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metro is seeking a Parks Maintenance Technician to maintain Metro’s park, marine facility, and cemetery infrastructure, systems, and equipment. This role involves performing and coordinating a wide variety of multi-skilled tasks, including preventative maintenance, in-depth inspection and reporting, reactionary repairs, contractor oversight, construction, and emergency utility systems call-out response across the portfolio. The position is crucial for ensuring safe and welcoming park destinations for community connection.

Requirements

Trade certificated or equivalent, and Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, depending on technical specialty in maintenance, repair, installation, operations and project management with technical subject training such as mechanics, carpentry, masonry, welding, plumbing and engineering as well as quality assurance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency services, or Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential job duties.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of hire: First Aid/CPR certification, Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL), Haz Mat Endorsement, Aquatic facility operator’s license, Small water systems class completion, Oregon pesticide applicator license, Playground safety inspector certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in parks
Experience operating and transporting heavy equipment
Trades experience such as carpentry, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, electrical or other related construction experience
Understanding of public water systems, sanitary septic and sewer, splash pads or other park systems.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing these types of systems
Experience in government procurement and contracting processes.
Experience managing and overseeing contracted work and general project management skills.
Experience utilizing CMMS (computer maintenance management systems), asset management and work order system software

Responsibilities

Consult with managers as necessary to determine the overall asset and system requirements; prepare complex designs, technical specifications, and project plans as required.
Consult with managers, supervisors, and other parks employees regarding projects, safety, and other work that impacts their sites and the public.
Perform and coordinate technical system evaluations involved with park assets, associated systems, fleet and equipment or other specialties.
Arrange for contractors, consultants, or other services as needed and function as project manager when authorized.
Perform and coordinate inspection, maintenance, and repairs on park infrastructure and equipment as required.
Oversee lower-level maintenance staff to ensure work is completed correctly and in a timely manner; ensure timely and accurate records of maintenance work.
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform unscheduled maintenance, modification, or replacement of mechanical parts, pipes, sensors, and equipment.
Perform basic electrical testing; train and perform other testing procedures.
Install or oversee contractor installation of new equipment and systems as necessary.
Order replacement parts and maintain parts inventory.
Observe and perform all work in accordance with industry standards and safety procedures.
Serve as subject matter expert on park infrastructure, systems, and equipment.
Actively participate in review and feedback for parks capital projects.
Complete maintenance and repair records.
Coordinate and perform emergency services diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair functions and be responsible for controls, backup systems, and alarms.
Compile data for reports.
Work directly with on-call service providers to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain park system issues.
Ensure park systems and infrastructure are compliant under all federal, state, and local requirements.
Manage requests for quotes and schedules of work to be completed.
Write scopes of work, oversee contracted park projects, ensure the work is complete and meets the requirements of the contract.
Assist with scope creation for on-call contract solicitations.
Utilize Asset Essentials (CMMS) for scheduling, documenting, and completing work orders, tracking assets, and updating records as needed.
Assist Park Arborist with tree removals and tree cleanup (This includes tending to emergency situations and storm damage).
Perform right-of-way weed and vegetation management across the park portfolio.
Use computers proficiently (email, Microsoft office, CMMS database, other programs).
Provide heavy equipment operation and safety training for park staff. Also maintain proper certifications associated with training.
Load and secure equipment on trailers for hauling to job sites across the region using safety procedures.