Parks Maintenance​/Grounds Worker Temporary

• Some of these opportunities may be up to 40 hours per week for up to 5 months of employment, while others may provide part-time coverage for less than 70 hours per month.
• Shifts vary between 6 am to 11:30 pm, 7 days a week, and during the holidays.
• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits.

We have multiple Parks/Grounds Maintenance Worker positions available, offering a great opportunity to make a positive impact in Pierce County. As a Temporary (Extra-Hire) Maintenance/Grounds Technician, you will work in diverse park settings and facilities alongside a supportive team of parks professionals. This hands‑on role includes tasks such as mowing, trimming, grooming ball fields, closing parks, custodial work, landscaping, facility repairs, and working at athletic complexes.

You will also help with setting up and tearing down for special events and rentals, all while enjoying the outdoors and contributing to spaces that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions:
Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast‑growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward‑thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

The variety of work performed in this position includes a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks for grounds, buildings, structures, and equipment.

• Perform general parks maintenance work, such as, but not limited to, weeding, trimming, and mowing.
• Perform maintenance work, such as but not limited to facilities cleaning and custodial work.
• Be able to work independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to safely lift, push and pull 50lbs
• Ability to work all terrains in all weather conditions
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Current driver’s license

• Experience in grounds keeping, including weeding, trimming, mowing, and facility maintenance

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any Work Source location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798‑7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community.

Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?