Ice Rink Manager Jobs in Maple Valley, WA (NOW HIRING)

Description Summary Why It's a Great Opportunity: You will have an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals at Sprinker Recreation Center and develop your technical and customer service skills. The maintenance team supports several operations both outdoors and indoors. Sprinker Recreation Center has recently completed Phase 1 of the outdoor remodel and the addition of hockey locker rooms with plans for additional improvements in the near future.

You will be a vital part of the team as we continue in these improvements. 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: Bring your knowledge of and the ability to perform a variety of maintenance trades like irrigation, landscaping, equipment repair, athletic field maintenance, and more. If you have experience with special event setup, that's a plus. Your willingness to learn and perform all the specialized maintenance tasks as well as support in whatever capacity necessary to achieve objectives, will guide your success.

With your excellent work ethic and positive attitude, you will thrive in this environment. The flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and overtime as needed is required. Your Future in this Role: You will get to be part of an integrated Central Region maintenance team that operates, maintains, and repairs the infrastructure of the Pierce County Parks system.

Your work will be instrumental in providing Pierce County residents with safe and enjoyable parks and facilities. You will be able to fill in at any park and shift within the Central Region. Success in this position also offers a great foundation for future professional growth within the Parks and Recreation department.

Core Daily Responsibilities: General Park maintenance duties such as opening/closing facilities, grounds maintenance, turf management, garbage/litter pick up and disposal, cleaning public restrooms, site and structure inspections, facilities maintenance, vandalism repair, and unauthorized encampment clearance. Be involved in ballfield, playground, trails, and irrigation systems maintenance. Performs specialized maintenance of ice rink.

Performs specialized maintenance of athletic fields, as well as daily upkeep of a variety of different landscapes throughout the park. Proficiency in using an automated Work Order system to retrieve assignments and document work performed. A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Minimum Qualifications Additional education or training may substitute for up to one year of related experience Two or more years work experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, groundskeeping, construction, or maintenance trades Employees are subject to 24-hour on-call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required Preferred Qualifications: Experience in irrigation Experience with the maintenance of athletic fields Experience in event operations Possession of, or the ability to obtain may be required for some positions: Valid Washington State Driver's license Valid First Aid Certification including CPR Valid Washington State Pesticide License Satisfactory physical condition is required as indicated by a County-approved physical examination. As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information How to Apply: Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs. If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and include the job number and title. Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. Our Recruitment Practices: This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position.

Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style. During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice.

Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation. Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews. Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment: Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service. Guided by the County Executive's Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected.

This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.