Parks Maintenance Technician 1 - Sprinker Recreation Center

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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Pierce-County-Washington