Park Maintenance Worker II

Summary

Performs multi-skilled work in the facility maintenance and construction trades; works, and/or leads staff in maintenance, repair and construction of buildings and other structures, roads; pathways, walks, fences and related facilities in a County park or other park facility; troubleshoots and performs grounds, facilities and equipment maintenance tasks; performs general, preventative and capital maintenance work. The position is required to maintain a Washington State Class B – Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and is subject to applicable federal and state regulations including CDL random drug and alcohol testing.

• Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3 ($29.28/hr.
  
  - $31.36/hr.) dependent upon qualifications.
• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 8 total steps (top step $37.25/hr.). The Maintenance Worker (Grounds) is Range 12 of the Teamsters (Courts/Parks) salary schedule.

Maintains park grounds and county facility grounds, including mowing, weed eating, pruning, removing garbage and litter, raking, aerating and fertilizing. Prepares facilities for activities such as ball games, tournaments, special events or County Fair. Weekend and evening shifts shall periodically be required. Performs regular safety checks on facilities and equipment.

• Renovates turf, landscaping, athletic fields, lawns, flowerbeds, trails, beaches, playgrounds, picnic and other areas.
• Performs diverse construction and repair work on park facilities, grounds and trails, including walks, steps, ramps, bridges, docks, floats, piers, beaches, boat ramps, fences, shelters, park furniture, grills, fire rings, picnic and camp sites, restrooms, roads and parking areas to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Works with other park workers, including full and part-time staff, jail inmate work crews, seasonal and community service workers.
• Performs work in the safe installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, steam, heating, domestic and irrigation water pump systems, sewage and other systems and equipment to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Operates, maintains and instructs others on the safe use of tractors with attachments, backhoes, dump trucks, trailers, boom trucks, power and hand tools for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding (arc & gas), masonry, construction and janitorial maintenance, various grounds equipment, sports field maintenance, equipment and tools.
• Inspects buildings, grounds equipment and fixtures to determine need for maintenance or repair to ensure the safety of workers and the public; constructs buildings, shelters, playgrounds, park furniture, trails, ramps and other park facilities in compliance with local, State and national building codes; maintains all buildings, grounds and other facilities in neat, clean and safe condition; inspects for and removes fire and safety hazards.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide sprays to control weeds and brush. The work will be done as per State and Federal regulations, as well as County policy.

Customer Service is a primary mission and all employees must work towards ensuring the public has a positive experience in our County owned parks and facilities.

A Park Maintenance Worker II is responsible for managing the daily work of employees but does not have authority for evaluation, discipline, hiring and firing of those employees.

• Attends staff meetings, professional growth conferences and workshops, as instructed.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Communicates well and provides good customer service to the public, and establishes and maintains cooperative relations with the general public and contractors.
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