Parks Maintenance Technician 4

Description * Applications received by 2/17/25 will receive first consideration. * Employees must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays depending on projects or emergency response, at any location within the County using County maintenance van. Position Summary Why It's a Great Opportunity: The Parks Maintenance Technician 4 (PMT4) position is a unique opportunity to work on the widest variety of Park assets across 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 trades related projects using your background and expertise. PMT4's are the highest level of non-supervisory maintenance positions within Pierce County Parks, you will work both independently or as a team on projects which 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. The PMP is made up of two other PMT4's as well as the PMP Supervisor who are a motivated, positive, forward-thinking group of professionals. The staff are well respected across the department and if you join this team, you will become a critical component within Pierce County Parks. Lastly, our leadership understand the importance of balance when it comes to personal and work life. We encourage the use of the ample vacation time provided and have worked to ensure a competitive salary and benefits package. PMT4 Project Examples: * Retrofitting a restroom with updated plumbing fixtures * Small building and facility remodel * Small roofing, gutter, siding replacement * Bollard & gate installation * Emergency maintenance repair support (When appropriate) * Fixed asset installation in coordination with Resource Stewardship (Capital Team) * ADA compliance projects * Failed asset and structure evaluation and recommendation memo's * Project Management (bidding process, contract coordination, and scheduling) Why It's a Great Department: Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages over 5,200 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 lead maintenance support to all maintenance regions within Pierce County Parks, it is critical that you have a strong customer service acumen. This role may interface with many levels of staff and as such must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities. In this role, it is important to demonstrate positive and enthusiastic willingness to learn required job functions. Be adaptable and unafraid to learn new skills and tackle unfamiliar challenges. Demonstrate consistent progress in learning job duties. Feel comfortable and able to confidently inspect, evaluate, and make repair recommendations on a wide variety of building, infrastructure, systems, and facility assets. Your Future in this Role: The Planned Maintenance Program continues to adapt and improve as Pierce County Parks adds new facilities and maintains existing. You will influence the design and development of new Park facilities as well as how our existing facilities and park amenities are maintained. 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 closeout delegated work. * Coach and mentor staff from across the County in your areas of expertise. * Track projects within the Counties Asset Management system and contribute to continually improving project tracking and measure key deliverables and outcomes. * Routinely communicated with peers and leadership on project status, communicate risks, and proactively evaluate opportunities to manage the whole life of our parks assets. 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 * 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. * Additional training or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. * Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license. * Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid and CPR certification. * Satisfactory physical condition is required as indicated by a County-approved physical examination. * Frequent lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds may be required in some positions. 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. JOB DETAILS * Physical Location: Spanaway Park Maintenance Shop - 14905 Bresemann Boulevard South, Spanaway, WA 98387 * Salary: $36.54-$44.39 per hour * Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 am to 4 pm, with some flexibility 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: * If 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) 798-7480, 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 County's 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? We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Our benefits: Vacation (Annual Leave) After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave. Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows: Vacation Accruals: During years 1-3, 12 Days During years 4-7, 16 Days During years 8-13, 20 Days During years 14-18, 23 Days During years 19, 24 Days During years 20, 25 Days During years 21, 26 Days During years 22, 27 Days During years 23, 28 Days During years 24, 29 Days During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next. Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE. Military Leave: Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year. Holidays: Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows: New Year's Day - January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January President's Day - Third Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Juneteenth - June 19 Independence Day - July 4 Labor Day - First Monday in September Veteran's Day - November 11 Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after Christmas Day - December 25 Personal Holidays: Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued. Furlough: Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays. Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month. Insurance Benefits: Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website. Retirement and Deferred Compensation: Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security: All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Miscellaneous Benefits: Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information. Telework/Remote Options: Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy here. All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment. 01 Employees must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays at any location within the County using County maintenance van. Are you able to fulfill this requirement? * Yes * No Required Question Employer Pierce County Address Pierce County Human Resources 2401 S 35th St, Rm 121 Tacoma, Washington, 98409 Phone (253) 798-7480 For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250 Website

Created: 2025-02-18