Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker

The City is seeking Seasonal Parks Maintenance Workers to support Parks & Recreation operations. This is a temporary, seasonal position supporting both routine and event-related projects during a high-activity period. The role requires flexibility to work varying schedules as operational needs change.

This position is seasonal and temporary, and candidates must be available to work the full duration of the season. Applicants who cannot commit to the entire season will not be considered.

This position is a seasonal/temporary position and PERS Eligible. Position will not exceed 1040 hours in a 12 month period. Parks and Recreation Department has currently fill four (2) positions as follows:

• One (1) Seasonal Maintenance Worker scheduled varies base upon business need starting from 6:30am – 3:00pm Sunday-Thursday
• One (1) Seasonal Maintenance Worker scheduled varies base upon business need starting from 6:30am – 3:00pm Tuesday-Saturday
• Schedules shown above may be adjusted based on business need to ensure proper coverage is met.

Wage: $23.00 per hour

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, and healthy environment for our residents, businesses, and guests.

• Caring
  ‑ We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
• Professional –We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
• Responsive –We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

Tukwila Parks and Recreation is home to 159 acres of parks, 12 miles of trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The department develops and maintains parks and facilities, and offers a wide range of recreational events, programs, and services for all ages.

Tukwila Parks Department mission statement is creating clean, safe, and well managed parks that inspire activity. The Parks Department is actively seeking a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker who is punctual, energetic, enthusiastic, a self‑starter, and flexible with the ability to work weekend hours especially during the Summer season.

The Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. The position is responsible for doing park rounds ensuring the sites are neat and tidy. This includes trash pickup, tidying garbage cans, and debris pickup. Also is responsible for setting up and tear down of shelter rentals. Other duties may include landscape maintenance tasks, such as mowing, edging, blowing, hedge trimming, mulch/chip applications, painting, graffiti removal additional duties as assigned.

City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC  (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.

• Lawn care activities
• Horticultural care activities
• Graffiti remediation
• Working in support of other positions performing various skilled and semi‑skilled work
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to operate mowers, backpack blowers, line trimmers, power tools, hand tools, and related small equipment.
• Provides basic janitorial services for park facilities and shelters, including cleaning restrooms, shelters, and common use areas as assigned.

• Trash pick up
• Event support/Shelter Prep
• Basic janitorial work
• Working in support of other…