What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker (PS-I) position at King County?
Do you love the great outdoors and are passionate about preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our public lands?
Do you want to make a meaningful impact on your community by ensuring our parks are well-maintained and safe for all to enjoy?
This is an excellent opportunity to join King County Parks team as a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker (Parks Specialist I) and make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors.
About the Role:
As a vital member of the Parks Seasonal team, you will be performing a variety of work tasks such as landscaping, athletic field maintenance, trail building and maintenance, construction and demolition, invasive weed removal, restoration, planting and working with volunteer groups, etc. Work is performed outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. Come join us on our mission to steward our public lands for future generations.
Seasonal Job Duration: Up to six months from April 15 – October 15, 2025. Both full-time and part-time shifts available
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Register to attend one of our interview events nearest you and kickstart your seasonal journey! Parks is hosting a series of in-person events, where you will be able to interview with Parks staff. Candidates who attend a hiring event will be given first consideration for the open positions. We encourage you to bring a friend who may also be interested.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Brightwater Center
Location: 22505 State Route 9 S.E. Woodinville, WA 98072-6010
Date: February 26, 2025
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Renton Technical College
Location: 3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
Date: March 5, 2025
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: Vashon Island
Location: TBD
Date: March 20, 2025
Event Time: TBD
Please have your application completed on-line before the event. For questions about applying or interview events, please contact Parks Human Resources at ParksHR@kingcounty.gov
About the Team:
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 28,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 215 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Come join us in shaping the future of parks and community well-being!
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. In this role, you will actively apply
- Provide for the welfare and safety of park visitors by providing assistance and information to patrons, including park rules and regulations.
- Maintain parks grounds and trails, by trimming, mowing, clearing, and removing litter and debris.
- Maintain and prepare athletic fields, arenas, play areas, picnic shelters, restrooms and other park facilities.
- Safely operate and maintain equipment and vehicles such as weed eaters, power blowers, push mowers, and trucks, mowers, small utility vehicles.
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform heavy physical labor with weights up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions.
- Ability to work with and provide exceptional customer service to the public and volunteer groups.
- Ability to follow instructions and be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with high energy and enthusiasm.
- Ensures Accountability: Holds self-accountable to meet commitments.
- Collaborates: Works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly with diverse groups of people.
- Basic skills in operating small manual and power hand tools and operate equipment on a continuous basis.
- Experience with landscaping, gardening, athletic field maintenance, or other park maintenance experience highly desired!
- Construction experience desired for some locations
Working Conditions
Work Location: Various King County Parks locations. Seasonals are responsible for their own transportation to and from assigned work locations. Please note that many of our reporting locations may not be served by public transportation.
Work Schedule: Temporary Seasonal Positions - up to 6 months of work from April 15 - October 15. This position can work up to 40 hours per week and is overtime eligible. Work weeks vary depending on work assignment and location; shifts may include weekends and evening work. Hours of operation are from 5:30 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Saturday.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 925.Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited for an interview.
Please note: We primarily use e-mail to communicate with our candidates. Please be sure to check your email for updates in the recruitment process. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Yost – cyost@kingcounty.gov.
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Salary : $28 - $33
