Facility Maintenance Worker I - Parks & Fair

Full Job Description

If you enjoy working with people, enjoy variety in your day, are not looking for a desk job, then consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks, and Fairgrounds Maintenance team.

Parks is hiring Facility Maintenance Worker I – Parks & Fairgrounds employee.

If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and, customer service driven, this full time position is a great opportunity!

You will be assigned to a crew performing a variety of tasks providing professional customer service and support for year-round schedule of events at the Evergreen State Fair Park.

This position will work a swing shift Wed-Sun 2:30pm – 11:00pm. This position will also be required to work a rotating schedule in support of the annual Evergreen State Fair.

Management reserves the right to adjust schedules as needed to support events and staffing needs.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role.

Candidates should be comfortable working independently, outside, operating equipment, and providing professional customer service.

Must be willing to work non-traditional schedule to include swing shift and weekends. You must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License. Duties assigned will include:

• Event setup, turnover, and customer support.
• Grounds and facility preparation and cleaning for and during scheduled events.
• Building maintenance and repairs, construction, carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry.
• Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and construction equipment such as, pick-up trucks with and without trailers, forklift, boom-lifts, light duty tractors, loaders.
• Snohomish County ambassador.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals.

About Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines.

Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.

Parks plays a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities.

They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play.

County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts.

Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County parks and recreation facilities.

Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources.

From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources.

Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.

About Snohomish CountySnohomish County is located north of Seattle in Northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains.

The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

When joining DCNR, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.

We are proud to offer an outstanding benefits package to employees and their dependents.

We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility & stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens.

We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.

Snohomish County - The Future We Choose

Benefits
Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The County’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: You will be eligible for a step increase each year until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Career development training.

For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: Vicki Remtulla.

Requirements

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as single axle trucks and trailers, forklifts, and operates tractors to perform surface maintenance, including dragging equestrian arenas. Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required.
2. Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels, lubricating, and adjusting equipment as necessary. Track hours of equipment usage and report when approaching maintenance intervals.

Performs a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, raking, pick and shovel work, and using a variety of small power tools.

May perform pesticide application under the license of a senior-level facilities maintenance worker.

3. Performs a variety of specialized ballfield maintenance tasks such as grooming, marking, etc.
4. Performs a variety of routine cleaning tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and events, clean up after meetings and events, and garbage and litter pickup. 
5. Paints a variety of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures, and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, washing, and filling as necessary; mixes paints, stains, varnishes, epoxies, and other protective coating as required; applies paint or other protective coatings to the surface being finished using brushes, rollers, and/or spray-painting equipment.
6. Fills out records and reports as necessary.
7. Supports the annual fair at the Evergreen State Fair Park, working days before, during, and after to support the event.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. May assist in a variety of different building and construction trades and may be asked to perform basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance work; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job-related tests. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SEASONAL
High school diploma or GED required, previous experience in grounds and parks maintenance is desired, OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within one (1) year of employment.
• A written and practical field test may be required.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• the equipment, materials, and tools associated with doing routine maintenance work
• the hazards associated with the work
• safety rules and regulations
• basic first aid methods and procedures
• standard janitorial equipment, procedures, and supplies

Ability to:

• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and coworkers
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public 
• safely operate and maintain a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment as required by the position
• use a variety of hand and small power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
• perform strenuous physical work
• read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
• use common janitorial equipment and cleaning solutions skillfully and safely
• fill out accurate reports utilizing Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort, such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

SUPERVISION
Employees report to Facility Lead worker or follow the direction of a senior level facilities maintenance worker as assigned. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures, and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or nonroutine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights.. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic, around heavy equip­ment, and are exposed to dust fumes, hazardous chemicals and inclement weather.
Employees are subject to call out to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary to ensure the safety of the public or en­sure the integrity of department owned property, shift work may be required of some positions.