What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant III - Special Projects position at Metro Parks Tacoma?
Work where you play!
Join our team at Metro 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
Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro 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 with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. 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 Zoo Facilities Manager and/or Maintenance Lead, work alongside full time/part time department staff including Electrician, Carpenter, Plumbers and Maintenance Technicians assisting with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, maintenance and repair to buildings, and facilities at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium; perform a variety of specialized duties for special events and zoo wide activities.
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.
Perform a variety of skilled trade work in the, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of Zoo facilities and a wide variety of duties related to the zoological maintenance and operations field.
Perform a variety of specialized duties for special events and activities, including Zoolights, and other seasonal events; create figurines.
Perform other duties as required
- Valid Washington drivers license with acceptable driving record required
Must be at least 18 year of age
Must have a combination of work experience equivalent to:
2 years journey level carpentry, electrical and plumbing work experience
OR
6 years related maintenance experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
HOURS:
Up to 29 hours per week.
Schedule may vary depending on need.
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor, outdoor and shop environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Noise from equipment operation.
Exposure to adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Kneeling. Standing. Crawling.
Pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Climbing ladders.
Heavy physical labor.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized tools and equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
HAZARDS:
Working on ladders or scaffolding at heights and on roofs.
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to flying debris or nails.
METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource (253) 305-1089 or angelas@tacomaparks.com.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
Salary : $24 - $27
