• Job Description

  Req#: 3965795
  
  
  
  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 Job and Housing and King County Parks team as a Parks Specialist I 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.
  
  Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 6:30AM-3:00PM
  Reporting Location: Marymoor Park - 6046 Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
  Redmond, WA 98052 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.
  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 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.
  The Most Competitive Candidates Will Have:
  
  • 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.
  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:
  ParksHR@kingcounty.gov
  
  Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
  
  Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
  
  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.
  
  To Apply
  
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• About the company

  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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