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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. Snohomish County - The Future We Choose Benefits Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth.

We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include: 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 STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL 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 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. Additional Information 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 work safety 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 blueprints, drawing sketches and work orders use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a wide variety of work conditions operate and maintain a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment as required by the position perform strenuous physical work read, understand, and follow safety rules and regulations understand and follow oral and written instructions establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and coworkers deal courteously and tactfully with the general public fill out accurate reports utilizing Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) PHYSICAL EFFORT The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort, such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds. SUPERVISION Employees report to the Facility Lead Worker or follow the direction of a senior-level facilities maintenance worker as otherwise assigned.

Employees at this level are expected to be semi-proficient in a number of different buildings and construction trade areas, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and frequently operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans, and specs. Specific instructions are usually given for unusual or nonroutine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces, from ladders, hydraulic boom trucks, or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic, around heavy equipment, and are exposed to dust fumes, hazardous chemicals and inclement weather.

Employees are subject to call out to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary to ensure the safety of the public or ensure the integrity of department owned property. Shift work may be required of some positions. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice