Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I (Parks & Fairgrounds)

Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hiring several Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I employees to support the Evergreen Fair Park, Grounds Mow Crew, Ballfields Grooming, and Stormwater Drainage. This position pays $26.817 per hour.

If you enjoy working outdoors, interacting with people and experiencing a variety in your day, consider becoming a part of the Parks and Fairgrounds Maintenance team at Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This seasonal work is a great opportunity! You will be assigned to work on a crew performing a variety of duties which may include routine grounds keeping, building maintenance and event support at the Evergreen Fair Park, or supporting routine facility maintenance and mowing support for over 120 Snohomish County parks and trail system. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service to the public will make you successful in this role. Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a park's customer service environment. You must have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.

Duties assigned will include:

• Sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and trails; cleaning and preparing facilities for scheduled events to include the Evergreen State Fair, pressure washing buildings, shoveling, and spreading mulch, gravel and soils and being an ambassador of Snohomish County to the community.
• Mows, edges, trims, and water lawns.
• Weeds flower beds; trims trees and plants; waters and fertilizes a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees; and
• Stormwater drainage system vegetation management, catch basin inspection and repair.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment.

Once all positions are filled an Eligibility Register will be created which will expire on 10/31/2026. This seasonal position pays $26.817 per hour and is typically scheduled for 40 hours per week, and you may be eligible for overtime in accordance with the bargaining agreement. You will be assigned to work at Evergreen State Fair Park, Parks Mow Crew or Parks Facility Maintenance crew.

All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County. Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire: Complete and submit the on-line application. Applicants will be hired in date order of application received. Preference will be given to prior Seasonal-Facility Maintenance Worker I Parks & Fairgrounds employees. Reference Checks: Provide 1 - 3 professional references provided on your application, to include name and telephone number to contact. Top scoring applicants will be emailed with a conditional offer. Requirements of the final offer include: Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at and select "Drivers" and then click on "Driving Record" to purchase a WA driving record. Request a "Full Record." Each driving record costs $13. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals. Parks & Recreation manages almost 12,000 acres of parks and open space; over 110 park properties; 100s of miles of trails and access to fresh and saltwater shorelines. Major regional park assets such as the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Kayak Point Park, Lord Hill Park and the Centennial and Interurban Trail systems host local, regional and national events that draw over 4 million visitors each year to Snohomish County. Parks play a critical role in building livable and sustainable communities. They contribute to the health and wellness of individual citizens and communities by providing safe places to walk, swim, ride, run, recreate and play. County parks, events, trails and open space are on the front line of regional economic development efforts. Each year the region receives more than 50 million dollars in positive economic impact through camping and overnight lodging, special events and tournaments, environmental education and tourism that take place in Snohomish County park and recreation facilities.

Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. Snohomish County - The Future We Choose