Boathouse Marina Technician

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Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $34.60. The full-salary range for this position is $34.60 - $42.97 per hour. 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.

Parks 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.

Come 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 supervisor, perform a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance and operation activities of the Point Defiance Marina Complex; perform general maintenance to rental boats, docks, gangways, buildings, grounds tools, electrical systems, plumbing systems, vehicles and other boathouse equipment; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff. 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 a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance and repair of marina buildings, docks, floats, gangways, tools, HVAC and other equipment, roofs, gutters, and marina owned vessels and equipment. Maintain a safe and operational fleet of rental boats, outboard motors, and kayaks. Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, minor repairs, replace worn or defective parts, test, operate, and maintain records and reports of all performed work. Operate a computer and various software related to assigned maintenance. Perform custodial services required to maintain assigned buildings, offices, facilities, and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. Perform a variety of operational and preventive maintenance duties related to the boat elevators. Serve as primary contact for licensed contract repairs, maintenances, and inspections; lubricate and inspect chain hoists and gates; inspect winch brakes for wear, perform routine maintenance on air compressors; maintain and submit related records for inspection and permits. Perform various duties related to the operation and maintenance of Vessel Pump Out equipment. Inspect and record various water and sewer meters and pumps. Maintain boat storage and retail shop facilities; repair or replace windows, doors, locks, concrete decks, bollards, railings, gates, and others facility components. Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment and machinery, including front loader, blower, sweeper, saws, compressors, dump trucks, back hoes, hoists, hand tools, and others. Inspect fire sprinkler system, air compressor, air and water gauges and test according to established guidelines. Assist in the creation and implementation of the Point Defiance Marina's long and short term capital improvement program – needs assessments, condition assessments, inventory updates and changes, estimated replacement values and schedules. Assist Supervisor in the creation and implementation of the Point Defiance Marina's preventative maintenance program. Open and close the Point Defiance Marina facilities as assigned; lock and unlock doors and equipment, arm and disarm the alarm system. Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines Provide work direction and guidance to others as assigned. Operate a motorized vehicle to travel to multiple locations to carry out essential duties. Adhere to all driving laws and safety rules. Assist with various operations and activities related to assigned location. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and four years experience in mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other technical trade. LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid CPR and First Aid card obtained within the probationary period. Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (A current driving abstract will be requested after job offer). Able to work a schedule which may include weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

This position is a represented position with the International Union of Operating Engineers. HOURS: 40 hours per week. Anticipated work schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, outdoor and shop environment with exposure to year-round weather conditions. Over-water work conducted from docks, floating structures, raised structures, and vessels Exposure to salt-water, sea air, wildlife including seagulls, fish, rodents. Loud motors and/or running equipment. Fumes, motor exhaust, cleaning solvents. Driving a vehicle to conduct work PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Climbing ladders and working at heights above 30'. Walking on uneven terrain and/or slippery surfaces, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, twisting. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and specialized tools and equipment Seeing to read and prepare record and reports Hearing and speaking to exchange information and be heard over running motors or equipment. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally Standing for extended periods of time HAZARDS: Exposure to noise from boats and equipment operation Exposure to adverse weather conditions Working on ladders or scaffolding at heights and on roofs Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Working on and over water Exposure to dust and chemical fumes Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, methods, equipment, tools and materials of semi-skilled rough and finish carpentry work.
• Structural engineering, building and safety codes and regulations.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Shop math.
• Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• Preferred methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Computerized asset and facility maintenance management systems
• Marine and floating structures and their associated maintenance needs

ABILITY TO:

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work to repair, construct or remodel of Park District buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Estimate costs of projects.
• Understand and work from blueprints.
• Draw plans and prepare specifications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain related records and reports.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Carry out oral and written instructions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Operate equipment used in the cleaning of facilities.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io