Parks Maintenance Technician 4
Parks Maintenance Technician 4
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Description
- Employees must be able to work any shift including nights weekends and holidays depending on projects or emergency response at any location within Pierce County using the County maintenance van.
Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
The Parks Maintenance Technician 4 (PMT4) position is a unique opportunity to work on the widest variety of Park assets across the Pierce County Parks system. As a PMT4 you will have significant autonomy over your daily tasks and latitude to tackle unique maintenance problems as well as larger more complex trade-related projects utilizing your background and expertise. PMT4s are the highest level of non-supervisory maintenance positions within Pierce County Parks. You will work both independently and as a team on projects that have been vetted and identified through the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) Work Plan. Likewise as a core team member you will also be instrumental in vetting that project plan annually providing recommendations guidance insight and perspective alongside other members of your team.
PMT4 Project Examples:
- Plumbing and electrical upgrades
- Small building and facility remodel
- Bollard & gate installation
- Emergency maintenance repair support (When appropriate)
- Fixed asset installation in coordination with Resource Stewardship (Capital Team)
- ADA compliance projects
- Building inspections
- Project Management (bidding process contract coordination and scheduling)
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. Pierce County Parks has an incredible portfolio of urban rural remote and suburban facilities/assets we maintain which provide staff (particularly within this position) to work in a variety of both natural and urban settings.
Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department
How to be Successful in the Role:
You will be dedicated to ensuring Pierce County residents have exceptional parks and park facilities to play enjoy and access in a safe and meaningful way. You will be proactive in providing project updates related to scheduled work project challenges and support needs. Likewise the PMT4 role provides project leadership and leads maintenance support to all maintenance regions; you must have strong customer service acumen. This role may interface with many levels of staff and a wide range of personalities. In this role it is important to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic willingness to learn. Be adaptable and tackle unfamiliar challenges. Demonstrate consistent progress in learning job duties. Feel comfortable and able to confidently evaluate and make repair recommendations on a wide variety of buildings systems and facility assets.
Your Future in this Role:
The Planned Maintenance Program continues to adapt improve and influence new facilities as well as maintain existing ones. The PMT4 series uniquely works on some of the most complex maintenance projects across all sites managed by Parks. Some keyways you will make positive impacts include:
- Influence the 2026-2027 Program Work Plan and budget as well as future Work Plans and Program Budgets.
- Develop standard operating procedures for work performed and project delivery expectations as you close out delegated work.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Performs new construction and installation work such as carpentry electrical plumbing painting mechanical HVAC masonry or other trades work on County Parks and Recreation Services facilities and structures.
- Plans organizes and prioritizes various maintenance repair and construction projects.
- Oversees complex assignments through completion.
- Ensures project assignments conform to standards and code requirements.
- Determines materials supplies cost estimates for projects and orders supplies and materials.
- Provides direction assistance and training to other parks maintenance staff assigned to specific project.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.Qualifications
- Additional training or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Three or more years of journey-level work experience in one or more of the building mechanical electrical carpentry plumbing construction or related trade areas and provide adequate documentation of such.
Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Drivers license and First Aidand CPR certification.
- Satisfactory physical condition is required as indicated by a County-approved physical examination.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
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 at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.
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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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
