Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I (Parks & Fairgrounds)

Full Job Description

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hiring several Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I employees to support the Evergreen Fair Park, Grounds Mow Crew, Ballfields Grooming, and Stormwater Drainage. This position pays $26.817 per hour.

If you enjoy working outdoors, interacting with people and experiencing a variety in your day, consider becoming a part of the Parks and Fairgrounds Maintenance team at Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. APPLY now!

This position works less than 1040 hours and is NOT benefits eligible.

Grounds Maintenance 40 hours per week as assigned	Paint Crew 40 hours per week as assigned	Ballfield Grooming 40 hours per week as assigned	Event Maintenance 40 hours per week as assigned
April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026	April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026	March 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026	April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026

Facility Maintenance Worker I supports Parks and Fair Park Maintenance, starting as early as March 1, 2026, and creating an Eligibility Register to fill future openings through October 31, 2026.

If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and customer service driven, this seasonal work is a great opportunity!

You will be assigned to work on a crew performing a variety of duties which may include routine grounds keeping, building maintenance and event support at the Evergreen Fair Park, or supporting routine facility maintenance and mowing support for over 120 Snohomish County parks and trail system.

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role.

Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a park’s customer service environment. You must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License. Duties assigned will include:

• Sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and trails; cleaning and preparing facilities for scheduled events to include the Evergreen State Fair, pressure washing buildings, shoveling, and spreading mulch, gravel and soils and being an ambassador of Snohomish County to the community.
• Mows, edges, trims, and water lawns.
• Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; waters and fertilizes a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees; and
• Stormwater drainage system vegetation management, catch basin inspection and repair.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment.

Eligibility Register Once all positions are filled an Eligibility Register will be created which will expire on 10/31/2026.

This seasonal position pays $26.817 per hour and is typically scheduled for 40 hours per week, and you may be eligible for overtime in accordance with the bargaining agreement.

You will be assigned to work at Evergreen State Fair Park, Parks Mow Crew or Parks Facility Maintenance crew. Selection ProcessAll correspondence to the applicant is sent by email.

Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County. Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire: Complete and submit the on-line application.

Applicants will be hired in date order of application received. Preference will be given to prior Seasonal-Facility Maintenance Worker I – Parks & Fairgrounds employees.

Reference Checks: Provide 1 - 3 professional references provided on your application, to include name and telephone number to contact.

Conditional job offers: Top scoring applicants will be emailed with a conditional offer. Requirements of the final offer include:

Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at www.dol.wa.gov and select “Drivers” and then click on “Driving Record” to purchase a WA driving record.

Request a “Full Record.” Each driving record costs $13.

To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer.

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals.

About Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County.

Parks play a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities. They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play. County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts. Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County park and recreation facilities.

Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported.

Requirements

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as single axle trucks and trailers, forklifts, and operates tractors to perform surface maintenance, including dragging equestrian arenas. Picks up and delivers equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required.
2. Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels, lubricating, and adjusting equipment as necessary. Track hours of equipment usage and report when approaching maintenance intervals.

Performs a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, raking, pick and shovel work, and using a variety of small power tools.

May perform pesticide application under the license of a senior-level facilities maintenance worker.

3. Performs a variety of specialized ballfield maintenance tasks such as grooming, marking, etc.
4. Performs a variety of routine cleaning tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and events, clean up after meetings and events, and garbage and litter pickup. 
5. Paints a variety of interior and exterior building surfaces, fixtures, and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, washing, and filling as necessary; mixes paints, stains, varnishes, epoxies, and other protective coating as required; applies paint or other protective coatings to the surface being finished using brushes, rollers, and/or spray-painting equipment.
6. Fills out records and reports as necessary.
7. Supports the annual fair at the Evergreen State Fair Park, working days before, during, and after to support the event.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. May assist in a variety of different building and construction trades and may be asked to perform basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance work; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job-related tests. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SEASONAL
High school diploma or GED required, previous experience in grounds and parks maintenance is desired, OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within one (1) year of employment.
• A written and practical field test may be required.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• the equipment, materials, and tools associated with doing routine maintenance work
• the hazards associated with the work
• safety rules and regulations
• basic first aid methods and procedures
• standard janitorial equipment, procedures, and supplies

Ability to:

• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and coworkers
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public 
• safely operate and maintain a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment as required by the position
• use a variety of hand and small power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
• perform strenuous physical work
• read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
• use common janitorial equipment and cleaning solutions skillfully and safely
• fill out accurate reports utilizing Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort, such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

SUPERVISION
Employees report to Facility Lead worker or follow the direction of a senior level facilities maintenance worker as assigned. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures, and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or nonroutine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights.. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic, around heavy equip­ment, and are exposed to dust fumes, hazardous chemicals and inclement weather.
Employees are subject to call out to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary to ensure the safety of the public or en­sure the integrity of department owned property, shift work may be required of some positions.