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Salary: $26.28 - $32.69 Hourly
Location : Various Parks Tacoma locations, WA
Job Type: Career Full-time Represented
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $26.28.
The full-salary range for this position is $26.28 - $32.69 per hour.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen with Parks Tacoma inside our Regional Parks which looks after our beautiful Tacoma Parks, we are looking for an ambitious team player who has a great since of stewardship and willingness to work with our operational grounds maintenance team to help Maintain over 2000 acres of historical parks property.
If you are someone who has the desire to help maintain these wonderful parks and expand your knowledge and be a member of an exciting team, please apply!
Work where you play!Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We AreParks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma 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 HereCome work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you'll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You'll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. 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 an assigned maintenance lead or supervisor, perform a variety of assigned duties within facility maintenance and/or park maintenance. This position may also provide work direction to seasonal staff and volunteers.
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.

Essential Duties
Perform custodial and cleanup functions as required; clean restrooms, toilets, sinks, mirrors and walls.
Sweep, mop, and clean floors; vacuum carpets and rugs. Perform annual deep cleaning and floor resurfacing.
Mow, rake, edge, weed, fertilize and water lawns, athletic fields, landscape beds and any assigned park landscape and grounds areas.
Plant, fertilize, water, trim and prune shrubs, trees and flowers as assigned.
Sweep and blow leaves, snow and debris from walks and driveways; gather and remove trash from grounds.
Prepare rooms or facilities for special functions; move furniture, small bleachers, equipment and other objects as required.
Operate all types of cleaning equipment, forklift, highlift or other specialized equipment.
Operate Park District vehicles as assigned; learn the safe operation of equipment, such riding mowers, hand mowers, turf equipment and trucks.
Assist in general maintenance, repair, and construction work in the various maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and painting.
Assist skilled maintenance personnel in the construction, installation, and maintenance of furniture, fences, playground equipment, cabinets, and shelving.
Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of utilities like gas, water, electrical lines.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (a current driving abstract will be requested during the reference process at applicant's expense.)
• Ability work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency within probationary period.
• Ability to obtain and maintain job specific training, license and certification as required.
Additional Information
This position is a represented position with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Noise from equipment operation.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist. Pushing and pulling maintenance supplies and equipment Lifting and moving furniture and objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and equipment. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Heavy physical labor.
HAZARDS:
Working at heights on ladders or scaffolding. Working with and around machinery having moving parts .Exposure to fertilizer fumes, pollen and dust. Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation. Chemical fumes
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
• Methods, equipment and materials used in building and grounds maintenance care.
• Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Basic materials, equipment and terminology used in the maintenance trades.
ABILITY TO:
• Learn procedures, methods and schedules.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers providing quality customer service
• Use tools and equipment common to the maintenance trade.
• Maintain Park District facilities and parks in a clean, safe and secure condition.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.
• Assist others in specialized grounds keeping activities.
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
• Assist other maintenance personnel in the maintenance and repair of Park District buildings and facilities and grounds.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on District furniture, buildings, fixtures and facilities.
• Learn safe operation of a wide variety of power equipment related to the janitorial, building trades and grounds maintenance work.
• Interpret rules and regulations.
• Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Extract and record data and carry out calculations accurately.
• Set up and operate equipment that can require selection from options or different settings.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing.
• Work within and contribute to the effectiveness of a team, respecting differences.
• Maintain work schedule obligations & report for work regularly and on time.
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.
Parks Tacoma 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.
Parks Tacoma 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 Resources at
Employment is subject to a national background check.
OVERVIEW (more detailed information can be found at Parks Tacoma )
Life Insurance: Provided at no cost to the employee through Unum, amount is equal to annual salary up to $275,000. Benefits will reduce at age 70.
Retirement Plan: All employees are covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
Medical Coverage and Dental Coverage: Parks Tacoma pays 90% of the total cost of medical/dental coverage for employees and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following the date of employment. Medical coverage is offered through Kaiser. Dental options include Delta Dental Service and Willamette Dental.
Health Care and Day Care Reimbursement Accounts: A benefit plan that allows you to pay for health care or dependent care expenses with "before tax" dollars.
Deferred Compensation (457 plan): Optional employee paid retirement savings plans are available through Empower, MissionSquare, and WA State Deferred Comp Program.
Paid Holidays for career employees: New Years Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Two Floating Holidays are granted after successful completion of the probationary period
Vacation: 8 hours earned monthly.
Sick Leave: 8 hours earned monthly.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -SupportLinc provides emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, the program offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family.
Community Center Fitness Pass - All Parks Tacoma employees get a Staff Pass to use at our community centers .The All Center Pass allows access to all four centers - Center at Norpoint, Eastside Community Center, People's Center and STAR Center.
Did you know... Benefits at Parks Tacoma include more than the great options for medical, dental and vision. There is so much more to our overall compensation package. Here are a few highlights:

• Beyond Medical, Dental and Vision: All medical plans include Naturopathy, Massage therapy and Chiropractic care (some restrictions apply). See the benefits summaries for more information.
• An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Cure: Stay ahead of the game by taking advantage of the quality preventative care our plans have to offer. Preventative care is covered at 100% so you are not charged the deductible or pay co-insurance for preventative care. See the benefits summaries for more information.
• Tax Free Health Accounts: Parks Tacoma offers Flexible Spending Account options that allow you to set aside money on a pretax basis for out of pocket medical and/or childcare expenses. Sign up at the start of the year with open enrollment. If you have chosen the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you will receive a Health Savings Account with an employer provided contribution. Check out the benefits page for more information.
• Be Ready for Retirement: Retirement plan options include the required PERS contributions AND also several Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) Options. Retirement savings can help you set yourself up for success now (lowering your federal income tax threshold through savings on a pre-tax basis) and later. Check out the benefits page for more information.
• Everyone Needs a Helping Hand: Employee Assistance Program - this program offers confidential, professional AND FREE 24/7 resources to all Parks Tacoma employees. The program offers resources for things like: counseling, legal and financial services, ID theft victim resources, Daily living information, elder and child care, stress reduction tools, website access, newsletters, webinars and more.
• Preparing for the Unexpected: Life Insurance & Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance is paid for by MPT and at no cost career employees . The amount is equal to your annual salary up to $200k. Check out the benefits page for more information.
• Getting Fit: Fitness Center Pass - ALL Parks Tacoma employees are eligible to use our fi