Parks Maintenance/Grounds Worker Temporary - Chamber Creek Regional Park

Full Job Description

• 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 midnight, 7 days a week, and during the holidays.
• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits.

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Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity to join Pierce County as a Parks/Grounds Maintenance Worker, with multiple temporary (Extra-Hire) positions available.

In this hands-on role, you will work alongside a supportive team of parks professionals in a variety of park settings and facilities.

Your work will help keep our community spaces welcoming and accessible through tasks such as mowing, trimming, landscaping, facility and trail maintenance, custodial duties, cleaning restrooms, and general upkeep.

You will also support rentals and special events by setting up and tearing down tables and chairs, and in large Park hosted events, assisting guests to ensure smooth operations, and performing tasks like vacuuming, changing trash cans, and picking up litter.

If you enjoy working outdoors, contributing to community well-being, and taking pride in maintaining spaces that enhance quality of life, this role offers a meaningful way to make a positive impact.

Why It's a Great Department:

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

Core Daily Responsibilities:

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.
• Perform rental space assistance.
• Be able to work independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grounds keeping, including weeding, trimming, mowing, and facility maintenance
• Working with the general public and providing customer service

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.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource 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 place people are proud to call home?