Position DescriptionTacoma Venues & Events (TVE) is responsible for sports and entertainment venues within the City of Tacoma (including the Tacoma Dome, Greater Tacoma Convention Center, historic theaters, and Cheney Stadium), and the Special Events program.
The Tacoma Venues & Events Department (Tacoma Dome and Greater Tacoma Convention Center) is recruiting for an Assistant Maintenance Chief. Under direction of the TVE Maintenance Chief and TVE Director of Operations, this is semi-skilled work in the performance and supervision of the set-up/tear-down, conversion, maintenance and custodial functions in the Tacoma Venues & Events facilities. Responsibilities include assisting the TVE Maintenance Chief and TVE Director of Operations in supervising employees in the operation of specialized equipment, technical systems and general custodial and maintenance services throughout the department’s facilities.
The TVE Assistant Maintenance Chief may act as Maintenance Chief in his/her absence. Work may be performed at the Tacoma Dome or Greater Tacoma Convention Center depending upon departmental needs.
QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED, AND four (4) years' experience in the building trades industry performing building maintenance, custodial, and grounds maintenance work; or equivalent relevant experience. Demonstrated lead experience highly desirable.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license with maintenance thereafter.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office, outdoor, maintenance shop and warehouse environments from height and in confined spaces. Employee will be required to lift moderate weights (up to 75 pounds), utilize fall protection and typical protective safety equipment; and may be exposed to noise, shock and chemical hazards. May require travel to workshops and training programs. Work will be scheduled on a non-traditional work day including nights, weekends and holidays.
Knowledge & SkillsKnowledge- Maintenance and custodial practices, materials and tools used in connection with special-purpose and multipurpose public facilities; e.g. baseball parks, exhibition halls, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, conference centers and other multipurpose venues.
- Sound, lighting and HVAC systems.
- Participate in, and supervise personnel engaged custodial, maintenance, set-up/tear-down and conversion operations.
- Principles of assigning work, scheduling and providing work direction to others.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Inspect facilities and grounds to determine need for repair work.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Ability to resolve problems.
SKILLS- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Principles of assigning work and providing work direction to others.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Train and provide work direction to others.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Work a non-standard work day/work week under time constraints and meet deadlines.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan, prioritize and organize work.
- Computer literate.
Selection Process & Supplemental InformationApplicants must apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter. Minimum years experience requirement for eligibility will be accrued up to the day prior to the date the list is established.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified of the date, time and location of the in-person oral examination. Applicants must pass the oral examination in order to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.
Appointment is subject to successfully passing the background and reference checks. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 117. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, HR Analyst.
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the NeoGov application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. ( For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system , call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Time.)
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 7/17/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
