Salary: $21.96 - $23.07 Hourly
Location : Whidbey Island, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-048
Department: Public Works Parks
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Summary
Employee in this position is responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving parks in Island County.
Job Duties
- Perform landscape maintenance on parks grounds, to include mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilization, irrigation and pest control.
- Conduct sanitation rounds of parks and boat ramps, public docks; maintain boat ramps, tennis courts and athletic fields.
- Perform general and preventative maintenance and repair work on parks infrastructure; to include buildings, athletic fields, and grounds. Maintain and repair irrigation and water systems.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Valid Washington State Drivers License.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of turf equipment, to include diesel tractors and related implements, diesel and 4 cycle mowers and 2 cycle equipment.
- Ability to work in a safe manner, quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to the public in a calm, professional manner.
- Effectively communicates with others for purposes of gathering and relating information.
- Understands the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information particularly while supervising Island County inmates.
- Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of athletic fields, restrooms, irrigation systems, pest control, repair and preventative maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repair.
- Ability to supervise seasonal employees and volunteers.
- Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Education, Experience & Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree in Parks and Recreation or Landscape Horticulture preferred.
- Prior experience and/or training in Parks and Recreation Landscape Horticulture, or similar work.
- Ability to successfully complete various required training classes and to obtain certificates in Pest Control and Playground Safety.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License.
- Ability to obtain CDL license.
Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Island County does not provide visa sponsorship. *
Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).
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Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.