Park District Maintenance Coordinator
- Summary
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks' mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 28,000 acres of open space and 175 miles of regional trails, King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.
The Park District Maintenance Coordinator position oversees and supports the work program of an assigned maintenance crew. Responsibilities include developing work plans, scheduling and assigning work, monitoring budget expenditures, completing work orders, ordering equipment and supplies, resolving complaints, performing maintenance and repair work, and overseeing and evaluating the work of subordinates at assigned parks, public grounds and/or facilities.
This position is open to: current qualified employees within King County.
This recruitment will be used to fill future openings in this classification through April 2020.
Apply online at : www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.
Please Submit: A completed online King County application including supplemental questions, resume and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position are required.
Work Location: The work location of this position in undetermined at this time, pending results of a transfer process. The work location will be known by the time the posting closes.
Work Schedule: This position is overtime eligible. It works a 40-hour workweek; Monday through Friday; some evenings and weekend work.
Primary Job Duties:- Oversee and work with/lead assigned maintenance staff and apply performance and safety standards. Evaluate work performance; identify need for performance improvement.
- Develop, schedule, monitor and evaluate work plans and programs. Initiate personnel actions involving Parks Specialists; recommend personnel action on other positions.
- Provide input for budget planning; monitor expenditures for assigned work unit.
- Provide excellent customer service to all park and trail users. Respond to public inquiries; investigate and resolve complaints. Promote good relationships with the public and user groups.
- Order supplies, materials, services, equipment and machinery. Research, request and complete purchase orders, work requests and other forms.
- Coordinate activities with other sections or agencies. Attend and facilitate meetings.
- Coordinate procurement of contract services, materials and lease equipment. Coordinate and inspect activities of external contractors.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs while operating trucks, tractors, riding mowers, power equipment and tools.
- Coordinate or apply herbicides; maintain appropriate records in accordance with established policy and procedure. Establish and maintain inventory of trees and plants.
- Monitor natural resource lands for habitat and wildlife protection.
- Coordinate the construction, renovation and repairs of back country trails, trail structures and bridges.
- Initiate and coordinate appropriate permit applications.
- Represent Parks and Recreation Division as first contact to businesses, to develop community partnerships, alliances, and sponsorships, involving park lands, maintenance and physical site improvements.
- Plan, direct and perform the maintenance and repair of turf and landscaped areas, athletic fields, building facilities, trails, or greenhouse and nursery.
- Identify and coordinate the removal, repair and/or elimination of known hazards on parks grounds and facilities.
- Knowledge of and experience in parks maintenance operations and procedures including trail maintenance and construction, landscaping and grounds-keeping, natural resource restoration practices, and facilities maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of building craft and mechanical trades.
- Basic mathematics skills.
- Proven ability to apply exceptional customer service skills both orally and in writing. This includes the ability to provide professional and courteous service to the public and the ability to handle difficult situations in an effective and positive manner on a daily basis.
- Demonstrated skill in performing minor repairs in the field as required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand written and oral instructions.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with supervisors, parks staff and the public.
- Experience in leading, directing and training others is highly desirable.
- A valid driver's license at the time of appointment required.
- Work includes indoor and outdoor settings. May be exposed to drafts, pollens, inclement weather, and uneven surfaces.
- This position involves heavy physical labor and use of power tools and equipment.
- Requires ability to perform duties including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, twisting and repetitively lifting 50 lbs.
- An offer of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical and criminal and driving history background checks.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you a current employee with King County?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have at least four years of full-time park maintenance work experience or similar general maintenance experience requiring independent responsibility for completion of work assignments?- Yes
- No
03If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience. Be specific, include length of experience, and indicate the employer and your job title. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A".04Please describe your experience in parks maintenance operations including trail maintenance and construction, landscaping and grounds-keeping and facilities. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A".05Do you have experience in leading, directing and/or training others?- Yes
- No
06If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience. Be specific, include length of experience, and indicate the employer and your job title. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "NA".Required Question