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Form of workSalary: $36.68 - $45.59 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Full-time Represented
Job Number: PTCarp2024
Department: Zoological and Environmental Education
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $36.68.
The current full hourly range for this position is $36.68 - $45.59
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 AreMetro 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
Perform journey-level carpentry work in the design, construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance projects of Park District buildings, facilities, furniture and equipment.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
Essential Duties
Perform a variety of journey-level carpentry work in the design, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance projects of Park District facilities; prioritize and schedule construction projects to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the carpentry trade.
Construct, remodel and repair District equipment and facilities including various wood structures, cabinets, counter tops, desk tops and docks.
Draw sketches and prepare specifications; estimate time, cost of labor and materials for work projects; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies according to established procedures; prepare and maintain related records and reports; drive a vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment.
Alter, repair and replace stairs, doors, roofs, walls, floors, ceilings and other building parts; construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures; hang and repair drywall and doors.
Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, lathes, jointer, planer, fork lift, boom truck, jackhammer, concrete working tools, actuated and air nailers, and various hand and power tools.
Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
Build concrete forms, walls, slabs and perform patch work; mix and pour concrete; lay hardwood flooring, tile, wall tile and carpeting as assigned.
Build, repair and install wooden and chain-linked fences, and garage doors; make partitions and dividers.
Repair various types of locks.
Perform glazing work; repair, replace and install glass windows, frames and screens.
Build, repair and install boat docks, floats, gangways, decks and bridges.
Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
Communicate with Park District departments and personnel concerning maintenance and repair needs.
OCCASIONAL DUTIES:
Design and construct a variety of special projects for Park District events and activities as assigned.
Provide work direction to District part-time helpers as assigned.
Attend safety and training meetings as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a four-year journey-level apprenticeship technical training program in carpentry and two years of journey-level carpentry experience including some experience in framing and concrete forming and finishing.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able work a schedule that may include weekend shifts.
• Valid Washington driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Power actuated tool license.
• Forklift operators certificate.
• Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Card within the probationary period.
Additional Information
This position is a represented position with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, outdoor and shop environment.
Driving to conduct work.
Noise from equipment operation.
Exposure to adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Kneeling.
Standing.
Crawling.
Pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds and heavier.
Climbing ladders.
Heavy physical labor.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized tools and equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
HAZARDS:
Working on ladders or scaffolding at heights and on roofs.
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to flying debris or nails.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Principles, methods, equipment, tools and materials of journey-level rough and finish carpentry work.
• Structural engineering, building and safety codes and regulations.
• Quality and adaptability of various woods.
• Design of wooden structures for a variety of applications and uses.
• Shop math.
• Basic lock repair.
ABILITY TO:
• Work in close contact with potentially dangerous animals.
• Operate and maintain a variety of related tools, equipment and machinery.
• Provide work direction to others as assigned.
• Observe animals for physical and behavioral health.
• Perform various animal husbandry duties for assigned species including cleaning, feeding, collection, maintenance and management of animals.
• Perform work to assure the safety of animals, employees and the visiting public.
• Perform journey-level rough and finish carpentry work to repair, construct or remodel of Park District buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Prepare sketches and designs of proposed projects.
• Draw plans and prepare specifications.
• Estimate costs of projects.
• Understand and work from blueprints.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
METRO 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.
MPT 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.
MPT 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 )
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: Metro 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, ICMA,WA State Deferred Comp Program and Mass Mutual.
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.
Did you know... Benefits at Metro 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:
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Full-time Represented
Job Number: PTCarp2024
Department: Zoological and Environmental Education
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $36.68.
The current full hourly range for this position is $36.68 - $45.59
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 AreMetro 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
Perform journey-level carpentry work in the design, construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance projects of Park District buildings, facilities, furniture and equipment.
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 journey-level carpentry work in the design, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance projects of Park District facilities; prioritize and schedule construction projects to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the carpentry trade.
Construct, remodel and repair District equipment and facilities including various wood structures, cabinets, counter tops, desk tops and docks.
Draw sketches and prepare specifications; estimate time, cost of labor and materials for work projects; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies according to established procedures; prepare and maintain related records and reports; drive a vehicle to pick up supplies and equipment.
Alter, repair and replace stairs, doors, roofs, walls, floors, ceilings and other building parts; construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures; hang and repair drywall and doors.
Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, lathes, jointer, planer, fork lift, boom truck, jackhammer, concrete working tools, actuated and air nailers, and various hand and power tools.
Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
Build concrete forms, walls, slabs and perform patch work; mix and pour concrete; lay hardwood flooring, tile, wall tile and carpeting as assigned.
Build, repair and install wooden and chain-linked fences, and garage doors; make partitions and dividers.
Repair various types of locks.
Perform glazing work; repair, replace and install glass windows, frames and screens.
Build, repair and install boat docks, floats, gangways, decks and bridges.
Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
Communicate with Park District departments and personnel concerning maintenance and repair needs.
OCCASIONAL DUTIES:
Design and construct a variety of special projects for Park District events and activities as assigned.
Provide work direction to District part-time helpers as assigned.
Attend safety and training meetings as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Completion of a four-year journey-level apprenticeship technical training program in carpentry and two years of journey-level carpentry experience including some experience in framing and concrete forming and finishing.
LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able work a schedule that may include weekend shifts.
• Valid Washington driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Power actuated tool license.
• Forklift operators certificate.
• Obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Card within the probationary period.
Additional Information
This position is a represented position with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor, outdoor and shop environment.
Driving to conduct work.
Noise from equipment operation.
Exposure to adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Kneeling.
Standing.
Crawling.
Pulling, pushing, carrying and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds and heavier.
Climbing ladders.
Heavy physical labor.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized tools and equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
HAZARDS:
Working on ladders or scaffolding at heights and on roofs.
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to flying debris or nails.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Principles, methods, equipment, tools and materials of journey-level rough and finish carpentry work.
• Structural engineering, building and safety codes and regulations.
• Quality and adaptability of various woods.
• Design of wooden structures for a variety of applications and uses.
• Shop math.
• Basic lock repair.
ABILITY TO:
• Work in close contact with potentially dangerous animals.
• Operate and maintain a variety of related tools, equipment and machinery.
• Provide work direction to others as assigned.
• Observe animals for physical and behavioral health.
• Perform various animal husbandry duties for assigned species including cleaning, feeding, collection, maintenance and management of animals.
• Perform work to assure the safety of animals, employees and the visiting public.
• Perform journey-level rough and finish carpentry work to repair, construct or remodel of Park District buildings, facilities and equipment.
• Prepare sketches and designs of proposed projects.
• Draw plans and prepare specifications.
• Estimate costs of projects.
• Understand and work from blueprints.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
METRO 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.
MPT 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.
MPT 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 )
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: Metro 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, ICMA,WA State Deferred Comp Program and Mass Mutual.
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.
Did you know... Benefits at Metro 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: MPT 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 Metro 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 MPT employees are eligible to use our fitness facilities and even participate in many class at various community centers for FREE!
- Checking Out All That MPT Offers the Community: We are bringing back the Familiarization Pass in 2022 - Employees are provided an annual familiarization pass that becomes their passport to explore a variety of opportunities available throughout the District. More information to come!
- Supporting Work/Life Balance: Alternative Work Arrangements - Some positions have the option to remote work upon meeting requirements. This is a great benefit as it allows MPT to reduce our carbon footprint and employees to achieve better work/life balance.
- Taking a Break: All MPT employees receive sick leave and career employees receive excellent Sick, Vacation and Holiday leave packages.
- Making a Difference: There are multiple ways to make a difference beyond the work you do. MPT employees can contribute to the Legacy Campaign through payroll deduction (or one time payment). You can also participate in a Day of Service with permission from your supervisor, be a membe...
