Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker (PS-I)

Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker (Parks Specialist I) Do you love the great outdoors and are passionate about preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of our public lands? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on your community by ensuring our parks are well-maintained and safe for all to enjoy? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join King County Parks team as a Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker (Parks Specialist I) to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors. This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill Seasonal Parks Specialist openings throughout the season within the Parks Division of the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). The season begins April 15 and ends on October 14. No additional candidates will be hired after August 15. About the Role: As a vital member of the Parks Seasonal team, you will be performing a variety of work tasks such as landscaping, athletic field maintenance, trail building and maintenance, construction and demolition, invasive weed removal, restoration, planting, and working with volunteer groups. Work is performed outdoors and in all types of weather conditions. Come join us in our mission to steward our public lands for future generations. Seasonal Job Duration: Up to six months from April 15 October 14, 2026. Both full-time and part-time shifts are available. Attend one of our interview events near you and kickstart your seasonal journey! Parks is hosting a series of in-person events, where you will be able to interview with Parks staff. Candidates who attend an in-person interview event will be given first consideration for open positions. Please select the location and date you plan to attend in the supplemental questionnaire of your application. Location: Clise Mansion 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052 Date: February 25, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Parks Central Maintenance Facility 3005 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056 Date: March 4, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Parks Central Maintenance Facility 3005 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056 Date: March 5, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Vashon Library - 17210 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070 Date: March 19, 2026 Deadline to register for the March 19th event is Monday, March 16th at 8:00 AM. Event Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM A complete application is required prior to interviewing for a seasonal position. For questions about applying or interview events, please contact Crystal Yost at . Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 28,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 200 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 215 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Come join us in shaping the future of parks and community well-being! 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 Seasonal Parks Specialist, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

Created: 2026-03-06