Parks Maintenance Technician

Parks Maintenance Technician

Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

The Parks and Nature Department is looking for a Parks Maintenance Technician to maintain Metro's park, marine facility, and cemetery infrastructure, systems and equipment. This includes performing and coordinating a wide variety of multi-skilled tasks, preventative maintenance, in depth inspection and reporting, reactionary repairs, contractor oversight, construction, and emergency utility systems call-out response across the portfolio. This position is key in maintaining safe and welcoming park destinations for the community to connect to.

As the Parks Maintenance Technician you will:

• Consult with managers as necessary to determine the overall asset and system requirements; prepare complex designs, technical specifications, and project plans as required.
• Consult with managers, supervisors, and other parks employees regarding projects, safety and other work that impacts their sites and the public.
• Perform and coordinate technical system evaluations involved with park assets, associated systems, fleet and equipment or other specialties.
• Arrange for contractors, consultants, or other services as needed and function as project manager when authorized.
• Perform and coordinate inspection, maintenance, and repairs on park infrastructure and equipment as required.
• Oversee lower-level maintenance staff to ensure work is completed correctly and in a timely manner; ensure timely and accurate records of maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform unscheduled maintenance, modification or replacement of mechanical parts, pipes, sensors, and equipment.
• Perform basic electrical testing; train and perform other testing procedures.
• Install or oversee contractor installation of new equipment and systems as necessary.
• Order replacement parts and maintain parts inventory.
• Observe and perform all work in accordance with industry standards and safety procedures.
• Serve as subject matter expert on park infrastructure, systems, and equipment.
• Actively participate in review and feedback for parks capital projects.
• Complete maintenance and repair records.
• Coordinate and perform emergency services diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair functions and be responsible for controls, backup systems, and alarms.
• Compile data for reports.
• Work directly with on-call service providers to troubleshoot, repair and maintain park system issues.
• Ensure park systems and infrastructure are compliant under all federal, state and local requirements.
• Manage requests for quotes and schedules of work to be completed.
• Write scopes of work, oversee contracted park projects, ensure the work is complete and meets the requirements of the contract.
• Assist with scope creation for on-call contract solicitations.
• Utilize Asset Essentials (CMMS) for scheduling, documenting and completing work orders, tracking assets and updating records as needed.
• Assist Park Arborist with tree removals and tree cleanup (This includes tending to emergency situations and storm damage).
• Perform right-of-way weed and vegetation management across the park portfolio.
• Use computers proficiently (email, Microsoft office, CMMS database, other programs).
• Provide heavy equipment operation and safety training for park staff. Also maintain proper certifications associated with training.
• Load and secure equipment on trailers for hauling to job sites across the region using safety procedures.

Attributes for success

• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and materials of mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, basic electrical, welding, concrete and other trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in the area of specific assignments.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations for respective field.
• Knowledge of Metro's project management, procurement and contracting basics. Knowledge of electronic control systems such as programmable logic controls(PLC).
• Skill to communicate clearly and concisely and to understand, issue, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill to maintain and tidy up work areas in the shop and field.
• Ability to locate and analyze problems and perform diagnostic and corrective actions.
• Ability to create, prepare, and edit penciled sketches, layouts, specifications, blueprints and written instructions.
• Ability to use and operate standard and specialty systems required to perform the job.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate various small and heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and associated software, radios, and cell phones.
• Ability to estimate materials required for complex large-scale projects.
• Ability to read and interpret as-built documents, specification documents, rules, regulations, and codes, supervise unskilled or semi-skilled workers when assigned as a helper.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service by meeting the needs and interacting with employees, volunteers, vendors, the public, and others encountered during the course of work in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, volunteers, vendors, the public, and others encountered during the course of work in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to respond and troubleshoot emergencies and make necessary repairs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certifications and licensing, if required.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and follow Metro safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform (with or without a reasonable accommodation) the physical demands in the work environment and operate the tools and equipment.
• Ability to successfully pass the background check and screening requirements if required for the position.
• Ability to possess a current driver's license and driving record sufficient to be insured by Metro insurance carrier if required for the position.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications

• Trade certificated or equivalent,and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, depending on technical specialty in maintenance, repair, installation, operations and project management with technical subject training such as mechanics, carpentry, masonry, welding, plumbing and engineering as well as quality assurance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency services,or
• Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential job duties.

Required qualifications

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain the following certifications within 6 months of hire:
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Class A commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Haz Mat Endorsement
• Aquatic facility operator's license
• Small water systems class completion
• Oregon pesticide applicator license
• Playground safety inspector certification

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Work is physical in nature and often requires a fast pace and exertion.
• Frequent reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials.
• Occasional climbing and balancing on elevated platforms and ladders.
• Incumbents are required to lift, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds (with or without a reasonable accommodation).

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

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