Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I (Parks & Fairgrounds) - Snohomish County

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is hiring several Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I employees to support our Fairgrounds Park, Grounds Mow Crew, Ballfields Grooming, and Stormwater Drainage. This position pays $24.75 per hour.
 
If you enjoy working outside engaging with people and enjoy having a variety in your day, consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks and Fairgrounds Maintenance team and APPLY now!

This position works less than 1040 hours and is NOT benefits eligible.

Mow Crew / Grounds Maintenance 40 hours per week as assigned	Ballfield Grooming 40 hours per week as assigned	Fairgrounds Park 40 hours per week as assigned
April 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024	March 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024	April 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024

If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and, customer service driven, 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 Fairgrounds, 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. 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 soil 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
• Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment.

Eligibility Register 
Once all seasonal positions are filled applicants who pass minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility register to fill future openings which will expire October 31, 2024.
 
Selection Process
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 online application and supplemental questionnaire: Applicants will be hired in the order of applications received. Preference will be given to prior Seasonal - Facility Maintenance Worker I (Parks & Fairgrounds) employees.    
 
Reference Checks:  Provide 1 - 3 references on your application, to include name, telephone number and email address.
 
Conditional job offers:  Top scoring applicants will be contacted 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 www.dol.wa.gov select “Drivers” and then click on “Driving Record” to purchase a WA driving record. Request a “Full Record.” Each driving record costs $15. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer. 
• Criminal Background Check:  Our HR Specialist will email you a link to complete the background questionnaire with DataQuest. This link will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. Complete this form in its entirety and submit your information immediately. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must complete the background questionnaire within 4 days of receiving the email.
• Final offer and start date:  Applicants who have met all the requirements of the conditional offer will be emailed an offer notice. The offer notice will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date/new employee orientation.

About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
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.
 
About Parks & Recreation 
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.
 
Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources web page to learn more.
 
About Snohomish County
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.