King County Parks is recruiting Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers to perform a variety of work tasks such as landscaping, athletic field maintenance, trail building and maintenance, construction and demolition, invasive weed removal, restoration and planting, working with volunteer groups, etc. Work is performed outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. We seek candidates who love the outdoors and who want to make a difference in the community and help steward our public lands for all to enjoy.  Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social and economic equity for ALL people in King County. We welcome applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect and partnership.

About King County Parks:  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 at www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
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Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates. King County and the Parks and Recreation Division values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and veterans.

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.

King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to efforts to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in King County. King County Parks has developed a safety plan for Park Operations employees to use during this outbreak. Additionally, when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. 

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.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor with weights up to 75 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process: Applications will be screened for qualifications and completeness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to a virtual interview process. Please note: we primarily use e-mail to communicate with candidates. Please be sure to check your email for updates in the recruitment process.

An offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical and a background check, which includes criminal and driving histories.

Union Affiliation:  This position is represented by Service Employees International Union, Local 925.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Craig Page at craig.page@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-8354
Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgen@kingcouonty.gov or 206-477-4572
Shawna Ousse at sousse@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-3536

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Guided by our “True North“, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles–we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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