Parks Maintenance Technician 1 - Multiple Positions
Parks Maintenance Technician 1 - Multiple Positions
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03-05-2025
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Description
- Due to the volume of applications weve received this position will now close on 5/2/2025.
Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
You have an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals at either North Lake Tapps Park (NLTP) or Chambers Creek Regional Park (CCRP). Here youll develop your technical and customer service skills as you work alongside other Parks Professionals to create and maintain beautiful clean accessible and safe outdoor spaces and indoor facilities for public use. The North and West Regions have large busy parks that hosts many exciting activities and special events. The teams also support the smaller local parks and other facility operations some of which are set to add parks trails and improvement projects in the coming years. This is exciting because you will have input regarding decision making and get to shape the future growth of Pierce County Parks.Find out more about the North and West Region Parks here
Why Its a Great Department:
Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5200 acres of open space trails developed and undeveloped parks. We provide recreation programs and infrastructure in active and passive parks and trails. The department consists of three divisions: Parks and Recreation Administration and Resource Stewardship. Our mission is to be a leader in creating livable communities by providing opportunities for people to connect with nature learn about sustainable practices live healthy lifestyles and enjoy vibrant community spaces.
In addition its the people. We have a dedicated and professional staff who are devoted public servants. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to Pierce County residents with the resources we have at our disposal. This presents significant challenges to our staff which they accept and understand. The team is very supportive of each other and truly cares about each individual member. Employees are encouraged to participate in decisionmaking and provide constructive feedback to their supervisor and management.
Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department
How to be Successful in the Role:
Bring your knowledge of and the ability to perform a variety of maintenance trades like irrigation landscaping equipment repair athletic field maintenance and more. If you have experience with special event setup thats a plus! Your willingness to learn and perform all the specialized maintenance tasks as well as support in whatever capacity necessary to achieve objectives will guide your success. With your excellent work ethic and positive attitude you will thrive in this environment. The flexibility to work weekends evenings and overtime as needed is required.
Your Future in this Role:
You will get to be part of a maintenance team that operates maintains and repairs the infrastructure of the Pierce County Parks system. Your work will be instrumental in providing Pierce County residents with safe and enjoyable parks and facilities. Success in this position also offers a great foundation for future professional growth within the Parks and Recreation department.
Core Daily Responsibilities:- General Park maintenance duties such as opening/closing facilities grounds maintenance turf management garbage/litter pick up and disposal cleaning public restrooms site and structure inspections facilities maintenance vandalism repair and unauthorized encampment clearance.
- Be involved in ballfield playground trails and irrigation systems maintenance.
- Performs specialized maintenance of athletic fields as well as daily upkeep of a variety of different landscapes throughout the park as well as the Wastewater Treatment Plant (for CCRP) or the new Tehaleh Mountain Bike Park (NLTP).
- Proficiency using an automated Work Order system to retrieve assignments and document work performed.
Qualifications
- Additional education or training may substitute for up to one year of related experience.
- Two or more years work experience in parks maintenance landscaping grounds keeping construction or maintenance trades.
- Valid Drivers License
- Employees are subject to 24hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background DOL and Physical Screenings.
- Experience installing and maintaining irrigation systems.
- Facilities and grounds maintenance experience.
- Valid First Aid Certification including CPR
- Valid Washington State Pesticide License
- Satisfactory physical condition is required as indicated by a Countyapproved physical examination.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253)at least two days prior to the need.
At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County place people are proud to call home
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