Short Term Temp (STT) - Mowing Crew

Full Job Description

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future vacancies within the Water and Land Resources Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

Do you love the great outdoors and are passionate bout preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our public lands? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join King County Water and Land Resources Division's Team as a part of the Seasonal Mowing Crew (Utility Worker I).

About the Role
As a vital member of the Stormwater Mowing Crew, you will be performing a variety of work tasks such as vegetation control maintenance, mowing, landscaping, weed removal, invasive weed removal, brush and tree removal. Work is performed outdoors, in all types of weather conditions and in aquatic environments. Come join us to ensure our stewardship of our waterways and Puget Sound with clean water and healthy habitats which begin upstream with the maintenance of our stormwater facilities.

Seasonal Job Duration: Up to six months from May 4 – October 31, 2026, not to exceed 960 hours.

About the Team
This position resides within the Asset Management Unit (AMU). AMU is comprised of a dedicated team of high-performing engineers and program managers charged with managing and maintaining King County ‘s Stormwater assets and infrastructure. AMU manages assets to established maintenance standards while ensuring compliance with all local and federal permits (NPDES).

About the Division
The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 450 supported by an annual budget of $280 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies to protect working farms and forests, restore habitat, improve water quality, and provide county residents with equitable access to green space. We house the Land Conservation Initiative, which aims to preserve our last, most important lands. Our forestry and agricultural programs help individuals protect their lands and support local food production. We house four salmon recovery forums where we collaborate with scores of partners to plan, design, and build habitat projects. We partner with regional jurisdictions to help residents and businesses reduce the threats posed by production, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. We are the primary service provider to the King County Flood Control District, contributing to flood preparedness and constructing and maintaining facilities that restore rivers and reduce risk. Our one true local service to unincorporated King County is stormwater management, protecting water quality, reducing flooding, and building and maintaining facilities. Finally, we provide regional science and laboratory services to an array of customers, maintaining high-quality data sets used to assess water quality and habitat trends, and provide Best Available Science to inform decision making. In two words, we are a watershed utility.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.

Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

As a Mower in the Stormwater Service Section and Asset Management Unit, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP).

Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

What you will be doing?

• Maintain Stormwater Facilities to ensure proper function as designed and within time frames dictated by permitting and complying with prescribed maintenance standards.
• Maintain Stormwater Facilities by mowing, clearing, and removing brush, weeds, invasive weeds, trees and other debris.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment and vehicles such as weed eaters, power blowers, push mowers, remote mowers, trucks, trailers and other small landscaping equipment.
• Reading basic schematics, blueprints & maps.
• Other facility maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring:

• Safely operate and maintain equipment and vehicles such as weed eaters, power blowers, push mowers, remote mowers, trucks, trailers and other small landscaping equipment.
• Skilled in communicating clearly and respectfully in both verbal and written forms, with a strong ability to understand and follow instructions while effectively prioritizing work tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of landscape operations, to include equipment operation & maintenance, basic knowledge of horticulture (preferred skill) & can identify noxious weeds.

Competencies You Bring:

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives..
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences..
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

It Would be Good if You Bring:

• 1-2 years of experience in landscaping, including operating equipment & remote mowers.
• Knowledge of native and invasive plants in Washington State.
• Power tool equipment and maintenance experience.
• GIS experience for navigating to & from sites, interpreting basic sketches.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather & other adverse conditions, while carrying equipment up to 50lbs.
• A final offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:
Work Location: The primary onsite location is 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 90856. Crew members will report to daily to this address unless an alternative location is approved by the Supervisor/Manager.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.

Union Representation: This position is non-represented.

Application and Selection Process:We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities.

The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

• King County application
• Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Note: The technical vetting portion of this recruitment to assess the technical skills that you bring to this position will be conducted in person and will consist of both an interview and field test.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Calvin Rivers at 206-263-1986 or crivers@kingcounty.gov Discover More About the Division: Visit our website.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.

Forbes 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) EmployerNo 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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