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City of Renton, WA

Parks Maintenance Manager

Renton, WA · On-site +1

$119K - $159K/yr

City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA Job Type: Non-Represented Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 26-00052 Department: PR - Parks & Trails Opening Date: 06/25/2026 Closing ...

Parks Tacoma

Parks Technician - Plumber

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$38.91 - $48.37/hr

Various Parks Tacoma locations, WA Job Type: Career Full-time Represented Department: Parks and Recreation Opening Date: 01/26/2026 Closing Date: Continuous The starting salary for this position is ...

Kitsap County, WA

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER - SEASONAL

WA · On-site

$22.64 - $24.97/hr

Depends upon position - Kitsap County, WA Job Type: Extra Help - Seasonal Department: Parks Opening Date: 06/18/2026 Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: NON ...

City of Kirkland, WA

Parks Seasonal Laborer

Kirkland, WA · On-site

$24.22 - $27.26/hr

NE, Kirkland, WA Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 202100740 Location: Parks & Community Services - PMO Supervisor 2 Opening Date: 02/18/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N ...

Snohomish County, WA

Seasonal - Park Aide

Everett, WA · On-site

$17.13/hr

Parks Admin-6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish, WA Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-SEAS-APR Department: Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources Division: Parks & Recreation Opening Date: 04/06/2026 ...

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What is the difference between Wa Parks vs Wa Recreation Worker?

Wa ParksWa Recreation Worker
Focuses on park maintenance, management, and conservationProvides recreational programs, activities, and community engagement
Requires certifications in park operations, safety, and environmental managementRequires certifications in recreation programming, first aid, and community outreach
Work environment includes parks, outdoor spaces, and conservation areasWork environment includes community centers, parks, and recreational facilities
Employers are government agencies, parks departments, and conservation organizationsEmployers are local governments, community organizations, and recreation departments

While both roles are involved in outdoor and community spaces, Wa Parks primarily focus on maintaining and managing parks and natural areas, whereas Wa Recreation Workers concentrate on organizing recreational activities and programs for the public. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right position based on their skills and interests.

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Parks Seasonal Maintenance Worker

City of Lynden, WA

Lynden, WA • On-site

$20.77 - $27.10/hr

Temporary

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $20.77 - $27.10 Hourly
Location : City of Lynden, WA Parks Department
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
This is a full-time seasonal position with an anticipated duration of approximately 2.5 months.
Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of municipal building grounds, parks and recreational facilities. Works in coordination with Parks Maintenance Workers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance of Grounds and Facilities
  • Mows grass and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; shovels snow when necessary; removes weeds; clean and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
  • Drags ball fields; lines for games.
  • Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
  • Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
  • Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
  • Plants lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
  • Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of parks and open spaces.
  • Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
  • Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.

Building Maintenance
  • Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Performs routine cleaning of lawn and power equipment.
  • Employees 18 years or older may operate tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed

Custodial Work
  • Performs custodial work such as required and assigned including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; vacuum carpets; mop; shampoo and steam clean carpets; buff non-carpeted areas; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty trash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
  • Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.

OTHER DUTIES
  • Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
  • Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
  • Assists in the training and/or task-oversight of community service workers or volunteers.
  • Performs other related duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent AND
  • Minimum four (4) to six (6) months general employment experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
  • Equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
  • Equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
  • First aid and applicable safety precautions.

Skills & Ability to:
  • Ability to work independently under general direction and to complete daily activities according to established procedures and assigned work schedule.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions and to lift and carry heavy objects.
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
  • Represent the City in a positive and professional manner.
  • Support and promote the City's mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of job performance.

Special Requirements
  • Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance at the time of hire for work-related travel.
  • Must pass appropriate background checks.
  • Possess (or obtain within six months of hire date) CPR and First Aid certifications and maintain them throughout tenure.
  • Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as needed, including evenings, week-ends, and holidays.

Our Vision: Cultivating Exceptional Service for Our Extraordinary Community.
The City of Lynden is an equal opportunity employer.
As a temporary employee of the City of Lynden, seasonal/temporary employees will not receive vacation leave, and are not eligible for holiday pay, or health insurance programs. However, seasonal/temporary positions will receive sick leave benefits: and will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked and any other benefits required by law.
Seasonal/Temporary positions lasting less than five (5) months are not eligible for retirement benefits. Should work be extended to five months or more, and if you work at least 70 hours per month during that time, the position will become eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. If the position becomes eligible there will be a required and shared employee/employer premium contribution to the plan.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent, AND a minimum of four (4) to six (6) months general employment experience.
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?
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What months are you available to work?
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