Job Description
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $29.57
The full-salary range for this position is $29.57- $36.70 per hour.
Current opportunities are available for the following areas:
Solid Waste Program: During Peak season operate of a large refuse truck (not CDL required) to service dozens of trash receptacles throughout the system. A typical work shift starts between 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. depending on the season and will include weekends in the summer. During the shoulder and non-peak season this employee will be responsible to perform the other Maintenance Worker job duties and will have the opportunity to work in a team environment on special maintenance projects.
- Ball fields: Parks Tacoma’s ball fields are some of the community’s most active and well-loved outdoor spaces. Help to uphold the quality and safety of these highly used facilities. From keeping the turf healthy and well-groomed, to ensuring the grounds and equipment stay in top shape, the work directly supports thousands of players and visitors each season. It’s a hands-on, rewarding environment where attention to detail and a passion for outdoor spaces truly make a difference.
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma 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 Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma 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 the assigned maintenance lead, or supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and park facility maintenance duties with minimum direction. This position may also provide work direction to laborer/custodial staff, seasonal staff and volunteers. Maintenance workers have a demonstrated level of park landscape and grounds maintenance principles, practices and operations.
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.
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $29.57
The full-salary range for this position is $29.57- $36.70 per hour.
Current opportunities are available for the following areas:
Solid Waste Program: During Peak season operate of a large refuse truck (not CDL required) to service dozens of trash receptacles throughout the system. A typical work shift starts between 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. depending on the season and will include weekends in the summer. During the shoulder and non-peak season this employee will be responsible to perform the other Maintenance Worker job duties and will have the opportunity to work in a team environment on special maintenance projects.
- Ball fields: Parks Tacoma’s ball fields are some of the community’s most active and well-loved outdoor spaces. Help to uphold the quality and safety of these highly used facilities. From keeping the turf healthy and well-groomed, to ensuring the grounds and equipment stay in top shape, the work directly supports thousands of players and visitors each season. It’s a hands-on, rewarding environment where attention to detail and a passion for outdoor spaces truly make a difference.
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma 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 Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma 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 the assigned maintenance lead, or supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and park facility maintenance duties with minimum direction. This position may also provide work direction to laborer/custodial staff, seasonal staff and volunteers. Maintenance workers have a demonstrated level of park landscape and grounds maintenance principles, practices and operations.
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.
About Metro Parks Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.
Good parks, open space and program services contribute to economic development by fostering economic benefits and promoting tourism:
- Environmentally, they provide green infrastructure and help manage climate change.
- Socially, they revitalize communities, create safer neighborhoods, help children learn and grow, improve public and environmental health, and support smart growth.
- Culturally, open space and program services can nurture a sense of place in the community, and provide opportunities to engage the public of diverse backgrounds.