Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker

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 that 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 Maintenance Worker and make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors.

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.
Apply now and join us in our mission to steward our public lands for future generations.

Seasonal Job Duration:
Up to six months from April 15 – October 15, 2023

For questions about applying, please contact Parks Human Resources at ParksHR

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Who Are We?
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.

Learn more gcounty.gov/parks .
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Who is Eligible: This position is open to all qualified applicants. King County and the Parks and Recreation Division values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social and economic equality for ALL people in King County. We welcome applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect and partnership.
To learn about the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan  .

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.
Core Job Duties:

• 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.

• Basic skill 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