Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $24.77.
The full-salary range for this position is $24.77 - $30.82 per hour.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen with Metro Parks Tacoma inside our Regional Parks, Ballfields, Community and Neighborhood Parks Division’s 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 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 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. 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.