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Metro Parks Tacoma is Hiring a Maintenance Laborer - Point Defiance Marina Near Tacoma, WA
The full-salary range for this position is $24.77 - $30.82 per hour.
- Perform custodial and cleanup functions as required; clean restrooms, toilets, sinks, mirrors and walls.
- Sweep, mop, and clean floors; vacuum carpets and rugs. Perform annual deep cleaning and floor resurfacing.
- Assist in general maintenance, repair, and construction work in the various maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and painting.
- Assist skilled maintenance personnel in the construction, installation, and maintenance of furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, and shelving
Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We AreMetro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.Position Information
Under the direction of an assigned maintenance lead or supervisor, perform a variety of assigned duties within facility maintenance and/or park maintenance. This position may also provide work direction to seasonal staff and volunteers.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Perform custodial and cleanup functions as required; clean restrooms, toilets, sinks, mirrors and walls.
Sweep, mop, and clean floors; vacuum carpets and rugs. Perform annual deep cleaning and floor resurfacing.
Mow, rake, edge, weed, fertilize and water lawns, athletic fields, landscape beds and any assigned park landscape and grounds areas.
Plant, fertilize, water, trim and prune shrubs, trees and flowers as assigned.
Sweep and blow leaves, snow and debris from walks and driveways; gather and remove trash from grounds.
Prepare rooms or facilities for special functions; move furniture, small bleachers, equipment and other objects as required.
Operate all types of cleaning equipment, forklift, highlift or other specialized equipment.
Operate Park District vehicles as assigned; learn the safe operation of equipment, such riding mowers, hand mowers, turf equipment and trucks.
Assist in general maintenance, repair, and construction work in the various maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and painting.
Assist skilled maintenance personnel in the construction, installation, and maintenance of furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, and shelving.
Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of utilities like gas, water, electrical lines.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within probationary period.
Ability to obtain and maintain job specific training, license and certification as required.
Must be able to work a variety of hours including weekends, evenings and holidays.
This position is a represented position with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
HOURS:
40 hours per week, shifts may vary
The anticipated summer work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Noise from equipment operation.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist. Pushing and pulling maintenance supplies and equipment Lifting and moving furniture and objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and equipment. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Heavy physical labor.
HAZARDS:
Working at heights on ladders or scaffolding. Working with and around machinery having moving parts .Exposure to fertilizer fumes, pollen and dust. Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation. Chemical fumes
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in building and grounds maintenance care.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Basic materials, equipment and terminology used in the maintenance trades.
ABILITY TO:
• Learn procedures, methods and schedules.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers providing quality customer service
• Use tools and equipment common to the maintenance trade.
• Maintain Park District facilities and parks in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.
• Assist others in specialized grounds keeping activities.
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
• Assist other maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of Park District buildings and facilities and grounds.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on District furniture, buildings, fixtures and facilities.
• Learn safe operation of a wide variety of power equipment related to the janitorial, building trades and grounds maintenance work.
• Interpret rules and regulations.
• Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Extract and record data and carry out calculations accurately.
• Set up and operate equipment that can require selection from options or different settings.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing.
• Work within and contribute to the effectiveness of a team, respecting differences.
• Maintain work schedule obligations & report for work regularly and on time.
METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource at hr@tacomaparks.com.Employment is subject to a national background check.
Job Summary
Full Time
$44k-59k (estimate)
05/29/2023
06/01/2024
metroparkstacoma.org
Tacoma, WA
200 - 500
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