Facility Maintenance Worker II (Parks & Fair)

Snohomish County, WA; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks Division, seeks a full-time Facility Maintenance Worker II focused on athletic field maintenance and grounds care for the Parks & Fair operations. Expect mowing, turf monitoring, field edging, and public-facing duties with overtime as per the AFSCME Local 109 agreement.

Applicants should be reliable, customer-service oriented, and hold a valid WA state driver's license.

Qualifications

• Three years' semiskilled building and grounds maintenance experience, or equivalent training/experience.
• Must pass job-related tests.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Facility Maintenance Worker I.
• Operates mowing and grounds equipment to maintain athletic fields.
• Maintains general building and grounds tasks (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
• Supports the Evergreen State Fair Park during events.
• May direct the work of temporary staff or lower-level maintenance personnel as directed.

Job description

Description

Snohomish County’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks Division, is hiring a Facility Maintenance Worker II – Parks & Fair. This full-time, hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and supporting their community. You’ll be part of a team that keeps our parks and the Evergreen State Fair Park safe, welcoming, and ready for the public. We are filling a current opening and creating an eligibility register for future opportunities. This position is dedicated primarily to athletic field maintenance, with most work focused on mowing and maintaining ballfields throughout the Parks system. The successful candidate should expect to spend most of each workday operating commercial mowing and grounds equipment, trimming field edges, monitoring turf conditions, and helping keep athletic fields safe, playable, and visually consistent. While this role is classified as a Facility Maintenance Worker II and may occasionally assist with other grounds, facility, or operational assignments, candidates should understand that routine ballfield mowing will be the central and ongoing responsibility of this position. We’re looking for someone who is hardworking, reliable, and committed to excellent customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as much of this work happens in a public-facing environment. You should be comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and must hold a valid State of Washington Driver’s License. This position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and may include overtime as outlined in the AFSCME Local 109 collective bargaining agreement. It comes with Snohomish County’s comprehensive benefits package. Assignments may be with the Evergreen State Fair Park, Parks Grounds crew, or Parks Facility Maintenance crew.

Hiring Steps

As part of the recruitment process, qualified applicants will be required to complete a practical skills assessment and participate in an oral interview. These evaluations are designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position. 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 County

Snohomish 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.

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Benefits

• 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.

Job Duties

• Performs all the job duties of a Facility Maintenance Worker I
• Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as double axle trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, large, and tractor-mounted mowing machines, and similar equipment. May operate backhoes, dozers, and dump trucks.
• Operates equipment to load trucks, move materials, help maintain grounds and other areas.
• Performs a variety of general maintenance activities, such as building and grounds tasks carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, mechanical, and maintenance skills, according to industry standards.
• Repairs or replaces baseboard molding, ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks, and windows, patches leaking roofs, and similar work.
• Hangs and/or repairs paneling, plasterboard, and other drywall materials; tapes, spackles, and sands drywall, and prepares it for painting.
• Forms, pours, and finishes concrete as directed.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, including faucets, flushometers, sinks, toilets, urinals, and water drain lines.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of electrical fixtures including, switches, outlets, and light fixtures.
• Maintains a variety of stormwater systems including ditches, catch basins, culverts, and raingardens.
• 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

• May direct the work of temporary employees, work release inmates, and/or lower-level maintenance personnel as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years’ experience performing a variety of semiskilled building and grounds maintenance or building construction work; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job-related tests.

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 year of employment
• Specialized certification(s) may be required to be obtained and maintained for some positions. This may include, for example, pesticide applicator, CDL Class A, CESCL, backflow certification, and playground maintenance certification required license/certification to be identified by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post offer medical examination or inquiry.
• A written and practical field test may be required.

Knowledge Of

• all phases of standard building and grounds maintenance work
• the tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance work
• the hazards associated with the worksafety rules and regulations
• basic first aid methods and procedures

Ability To

• perform independent, semiskilled work in a number of building and construction trade areas
• read, interpret, and work from a variety of blue