Parks Maintenance Technician Job Tacoma area,Washington USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Employees must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on projects or emergency response, at any location within Pierce County using the County maintenance van.

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 the 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 trade‑related projects, utilizing your background and expertise. PMT4s are the highest level of non-supervisory maintenance positions within Pierce County Parks.

You will work both independently and as a team on projects that 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.

PMT4 Project Examples:

Plumbing and electrical upgrades
Small building and facility remodel
Bollard & gate installation
Emergency maintenance repair support (When appropriate)
Fixed asset installation in coordination with Resource Stewardship (Capital Team)
ADA compliance projects
Building inspections
Project Management (bidding process, contract coordination, and scheduling)

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions:
Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast‑growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward‑thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

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 leads maintenance support to all maintenance regions; you must have strong customer service acumen.

This role may interface with many levels of staff and a wide range of personalities. Additionally, it is important to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic willingness to learn. Be adaptable and tackle unfamiliar challenges. Demonstrate consistent progress in learning job duties. Feel comfortable and able to confidently evaluate and make repair recommendations on a wide variety of buildings, systems, and facility assets.

Your

Future in this Role:

The Planned Maintenance Program continues to adapt, improve, and influence new facilities as well as maintain existing ones. The PMT4 series uniquely works on some of the most complex maintenance projects across all sites managed by Parks. Some key ways you will make positive impacts include:

Influence the annual work plan and budget.
Develop standard operating procedures for work performed and project delivery expectations as you close out delegated work.

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.

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