Parks Maintenance/Grounds Technician - North Lake Tapps Park - Temporary

Salary: $19.57 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Extra Hire
Job Number: 26-00366
Department: Parks and Recreation Services
Division: Parks-Park Maintenance
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description

• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits.
• We have multiple positions available for p.m. shifts of 12:30 to 9:00 pm.

Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity:

If you are starting your career or would like to restart your career and have considered Parks or Recreation as an option, this is a perfect opportunity to see if this type of work is right for you. As a Temporary (Extra-Hire) Maintenance/Grounds Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a park setting and facilities at North Lake Tapps Park, and you will work alongside other park maintenance professionals to accomplish challenging and rewarding work that improves the quality of life for Pierce County residents.

Why It's a Great Department:

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.
What You Can Gain from Having Experience in a Job Like This:

You will work as part of a team that supports the maintenance and repair of the infrastructure of the Pierce County Parks system and direct knowledge of the hands-on work to keep our facilities functioning. Your work will be instrumental in providing Pierce County residents with safe and enjoyable parks and facilities. Success in this position also offers a great foundation for future professional growth within the Parks department.


Nature of the Work:

You are responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks for grounds, buildings, structures, and equipment within the Parks Department. You may typically be required to learn and participate in maintenance activities associated with a variety of skills and trades.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

The variety of work performed in this position includes a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks for grounds, buildings, structures, and equipment.

• Perform general parks maintenance work such as, but not limited to weeding, trimming, and mowing.
• Perform maintenance work such as but not limited to facilities cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift, push and pull 50lbs
• Ability to work all terrains in all weather conditions
• Minimum 18 years of age

• Current driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in grounds keeping, including weeding, trimming, and mowing

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Our benefits:

Sick Leave
Extra hires are eligible to receive sick leave in accordance with the WA State Minimum Wage Act. Extra hires are not eligible for other County benefits.

Social Security
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Pro-tem Judges in District Court, Pro-tem Superior Court Commissioners, Extra Hires with Retirement, and Work Study Students with Retirement are eligible for Retirement and Deferred Compensation and Social Security.

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment may be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

ORCA Passport Program
Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.
To participate once hired the employee will need to contact the Planning and Public Work's Commute team.