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Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I (Parks & Fairgrounds)

Snohomish County
Monroe, WA Other
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hiring several Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I employees to support the Evergreen Fair Park, Grounds Mow Crew, Ballfields Grooming, and Stormwater Drainage. This position pays $26.803 per hour. 

If you enjoy working outdoors, interacting with people and experiencing a variety in your day, consider becoming a part of the Parks and Fairgrounds Maintenance team at Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. APPLY now!

This position works less than 1040 hours and is NOT benefits eligible. 


Mow Crew / Grounds Maintenance
40 hours per week as assigned
Ballfield Grooming
40 hours per week as assigned
Fairgrounds Park
40 hours per week as assigned
April 1, 2025 to
October 31, 2025
March 1, 2025 to
September 30, 2025
April 1, 2025 to
October 31, 2025

Facility Maintenance Worker I supports Parks and Fair Park Maintenance, starting as early as March 1, 2025, and creating an Eligibility Register to fill future openings through October 31, 2025.   

If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and customer service driven, this seasonal work is a great opportunity!  You will be assigned to work on a crew performing a variety of duties which may include routine grounds keeping, building maintenance and event support at the Evergreen Fair Park, or supporting routine facility maintenance and mowing support for over 120 Snohomish County parks and trail system.   

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role. Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a park’s customer service environment. You must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.   

Duties assigned will include:

  • Sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and trails; cleaning and preparing facilities for scheduled events to include the Evergreen State Fair, pressure washing buildings, shoveling, and spreading mulch, gravel and soils and being an ambassador of Snohomish County to the community.
  • Mows, edges, trims, and water lawns.
  • Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; waters and fertilizes a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees; and
  • Stormwater drainage system vegetation management, catch basin inspection and repair.
  • Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment.

Eligibility Register 

This job posting is to hire several Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I employees and to create an eligibility register. Applicants placed on the eligibility register will expire on 10/31/2025. 

This seasonal position pays $26.803 per hour and is typically scheduled for 40 hours per week, and you may be eligible for overtime in accordance with the bargaining agreement.  You will be assigned to work at Evergreen State Fair Park, Parks Mow Crew or Parks Facility Maintenance crew.  

Selection Process 

All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County. 

Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire:  Complete and submit the on-line application.  Applicants will be hired in date order of application received.  Preference will be given to prior Seasonal-Facility Maintenance Worker I – Parks & Fairgrounds employees.      

Reference Checks:  Provide 1 - 3 professional references provided on your application, to include name and telephone number to contact. 

Conditional job offers: Top scoring applicants will be emailed with a conditional offer. Requirements of the final offer include:

  • Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at www.dol.wa.gov and select “Drivers” and then click on “Driving Record” to purchase a WA driving record. Request a “Full Record.” Each driving record costs $15. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer. 

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals.
 
About Parks & Recreation 
Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.
 
Parks play a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities. They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play. County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts. Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County park and recreation facilities.
 
Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.
 
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.  

Snohomish County - The Future We Choose
 
For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: vicki.remtulla@snoco.org

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  1. Operates a variety of single axle trucks rated to 10.000 LBS GVW and less, and lawn mowing equipment.
  2. Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary.
  3. Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required.
  4. Paints with non powered equipment from ground level or non-powered lifting devices under supervision.
  5. Performs variety of routine cleaning tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning and waxing floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and events, clean up after meetings and events, garbage and litter pickup.
  6. Fills out records and reports as necessary.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

  1. May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, raking, pick and shovel work, using a variety of small power tools.
  2. Assist in traffic control, flagging and barricade placement.
     

     One (1) year experience in construction and maintenance work; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

     A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.

     Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within ninety (90) days of employment.

     Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post offer medical examination or inquiry.

     A Flagging and Traffic Control Card will be required. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

  • the equipment material and tools associated with doing routine maintenance work
  • the hazards associated with the work
  • safety rules and regulations
  • basic first aid methods and procedures
  • standard janitorial equipment, procedures, and supplies

Ability to:

  • operate and maintain a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment as required by the position
  • use a variety of hand and small power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
  • performs strenuous physical work
  • read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
  • understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co workers
  • deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
  • use common janitorial equipment and cleaning solutions skillfully and safely
  • fill out accurate records

PHYSICAL EFFORT

     The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy five (75) pounds.

SUPERVISION

     Employees report to Facility Leadworker or a senior level facilities maintenance worker as assigned. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures, and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non routine tasks.

      Employees at this level are expected to be semi proficient in a number of different building and construction trades areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing and frequently operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with work orders, plans, and specs. Specific instructions are usually given for unusual or non routine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

     The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces, from ladders, hydraulic boom trucks, or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic, around heavy equipment, and are exposed to dust fumes, hazardous chemicals and inclement weather.

     Employees are subject to call out to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary to ensure the safety of the public or ensure the integrity of department owned property, shift work may be required of some positions. 
 

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. 
EEO policy and ADA notice

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