Building official Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Job Summary

Starting wage is $50.39 / hour. Starting wage is 90% of base wage until completion of probation.

This position is primarily responsible for performing maintenance and repair on the Port's railroad system, which includes the day-to-day maintenance, repairs, inspections and rebuilds. Other duties include routine building and grounds maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Performing inspections of the track, track bed, and track right-of-way and report safety concerns, defects, and other problems.
• Removing and replacing railroad ties, pulling and driving spikes, shoveling rock ballast, loading and unloading equipment and material.
• Maintenance and repair of railroad track systems, using hand tools and power equipment.
• Grading roadways using heavy equipment.
• Construction and repair of asphalt surfaces.
• Performs grounds maintenance including landscaping with rock, timbers, plants, and automatic sprinkler controls; planting, care, and pruning of all type of trees and shrubs; planting, fertilizing, watering, and mowing of lawns; weeding, application, and spraying of herbicide and pesticide to assist the control of various plants, insects, snails, and diseases. May be performed on rail tracks.
• Moves concrete barriers, ecology blocks, and jersey barriers using a variety of large equipment.
• Works in a supporting role with Journey Level personnel in the areas of carpentry, HVAC, painting, electrical, and plumbing.
• Enters work order data on computers and on handwritten work orders.
• Assists with estimates for labor and materials and researching parts.
• Operates a variety of equipment and hand tools including, but not limited to : spike maul, sledge hammer, air / gas powered wrenches, jack hammer, rail drill, portable abrasive rail saws, electric arc welder, oxy acetylene torch, lawn equipment, pickup truck, dump truck, forklift, rail operated tie tamper, rail operated ballast regulator, backhoe, loader, dozer, roller, excavator, other general maintenance tools, computer, telephone, cell phone, and hand held two-way radio.

Required Education and Experience

Additional Requirements

This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization’s core values : Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; and Health & Safety. The Port seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.

In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.

Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain / maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.

Unless altered by an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or by a written employment agreement signed by an employee and the Executive Director, the conditions of employment for this position are ‘at-will’, which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.

THE PORT OF TACOMA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT. WE ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS.