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Salary: $23.47 Hourly
Location : Parks & Facilities 1201 4th ST NW, Puyallup, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: PR-26-PRK-004
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Definition
The city anticipates hiring immediately for multiple seasonal maintenance positions. Come join our great Parks Maintenance team!
It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the wellbeing of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do.
There are seasonal Parks maintenance position openings, each lasting approximately three to six months, to assist with increased workloads. Specific beginning and ending dates of employment may be flexible. The parks maintenance division has different shifts through-out the week and times of day.
The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, city library, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.
Note: The wage listed is at this time the 2025 hourly rate.
Essential Functions
Positions perform a variety of manual labor activities in the Parks and Cemetery areas and at parks facilities. Activities include (but are not limited to) maintaining and watering plants, weed control, mowing, litter and trash collection, restroom cleaning, ball field preparation and maintenance, interior and exterior painting, minor plumbing, other repairs, and maintenance activities as assigned. These positions will work in highly visible areas involving frequent interaction with the public, requiring positive and proactive communication and customer service skills.
Work will be accomplished with some supervision; the day-to-day work plan will be established by the lead person and/or Parks Supervisor.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Grounds maintenance practices, including knowledge of the proper operations of and safety practices related to landscaping power and hand tools; and
• Minimum one-year work experience in horticulture, landscaping or building and grounds maintenance preferred, or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Ability to:

• Operate equipment safely and effectively;
• Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work in a safe manner with normal vision, depth perception and eye/hand coordination;
• Be self-motivated with the ability to listen and follow specific directions;
• Establish positive, effective working relationships with others, including the public;
• Work in a variety of weather conditions, including inclement weather;
• Work with limited supervision and clearly communicate daily accomplishments to lead person and/or supervisor;
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance during scheduled work hours at assigned work sites;
• Wear and maintain safety clothing and/or equipment as assigned and in accordance with training standards;
• Be responsible and safe when using City vehicles, tools and equipment; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school, GED, vocational/technical school or equivalent preferred. Experience performing a broad range of maintenance and construction desirable. Any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skills and abilities required.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least age 18 at time of application to operate maintenance equipment.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire.

Physical Characteristics and Work Environment
Constant Demands: Hearing (working in right-of-way areas), and seeing.
Frequent Demands: Standing, walking, lifting an average of 25 pounds, carrying, bending/twisting at the waist, crouching, kneeling/squatting, reaching (below knees, knees to shoulder, above shoulder), and handling/grasping.
Occasional Demands: Sitting, driving, lifting a maximum of 75 pounds, carrying hoses, plants and tools, climbing uneven terrain, pushing/pulling hoses, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights/balancing, crawling while planting, repetitive arm motion while pruning, fine finger manipulation, and foot controls.
Environmental Factors: Moderate noise levels; below normal temperatures are part of the job; and 90 percent of time spent outdoors each day in various weather conditions.
SELECTION PROCESS
Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
Candidates invited to interview must provide a 5-Year Employment Driving Record Abstract. Having a good driving record to operate machinery and vehicles is a condition of employment for these positions. Abstracts can be purchased at
Notification - Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected - No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Essential Functions - The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Union Affiliation - These are seasonal Teamster Local No. 313 bargaining unit positions and are not eligible to receive any benefits except as provided by State law.
Hours Of Work - Work schedules will vary and will be discussed during interview.
FLSA Status - These are FLSA non-exempt positions.
Protective Clothing and Equipment: As determined by the City, the City will provide and the employee shall use and maintain all protective clothing and equipment that may be required by applicable laws and regulations. Steel-toed footwear shall be purchased by the employee.
Temporary, seasonal and non-benefit employment: Employees may be hired to fill various temporary, seasonal and non-benefit positions within the City as approved in the current budget. Temporary, seasonal and non-benefit employees may be terminated at any time for any reason without recourse.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Puyallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in the job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Identification - Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment. The city uses the E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace: The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
NOTE: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice. The above list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
We value all our city employees, including those in part time/non-benefit designated positions.
Employees in these positions are eligible for:
Sick Leave: Accrues at the rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked. Employees rehired within 12 months of previous city employment have their unused accrued sick leave reinstated.
Participation in Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS): Employees whose position normally requires five or more months of 70 hours or more of compensated employment in a 12-month period will be enrolled into the PERS program. Optional deferred compensation plans are also available.
Onsite workout facilities and fitness membership at the Puyallup Recreation Center.
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State the dates you are able to work (From / To).
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Federal and Washington State labor laws restrict some employment of minors. This position is covered by these laws. Are you at least 18 years of age at time of application?

• Yes
• No

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Do you hold a valid driver's license, with no pending risk of loss?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently hold an unexpired (check all that apply):

• Flagging Card
• American Red Cross or Heart Association CPR card
• American Red Cross First Aid card
• None of the above at this time

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Please state how and why you feel qualified for this position, including special skills, training or certifications you possess, and any machines or equipment you have operated, which would be applicable to this position.
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I understand successful candidates must comply with background checking requirements as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act, RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.840.

• Yes
• No

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