Parks Maintenance/Grounds Worker Temporary

Parks Maintenance/Grounds Worker Temporary

Salary

$19.57 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Extra Hire

Job Number

26-00116

Department

Parks and Recreation Services

Division

Parks-Park Maintenance

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

• Some of these opportunities may be up to 40 hours per week for up to 5 months of employment, while others may provide part-time coverage for less than 70 hours per month.
• Shifts vary between 6 am to 11:30 pm, 7 days a week, and during the holidays.
• These temporary positions are not eligible for County benefits.

Summary

Why Its a Great Opportunity:

We have multiple Parks/Grounds Maintenance Worker positions available, offering a great opportunity to make a positive impact in Pierce County. As a Temporary (Extra-Hire) Maintenance/Grounds Technician, you will work in diverse park settings and facilities alongside a supportive team of parks professionals. This hands-on role includes tasks such as mowing, trimming, grooming ball fields, closing parks, custodial work, landscaping, facility repairs, and working at athletic complexes. You will also help with setting up and tearing down for special events and rentals, all while enjoying the outdoors and contributing to spaces that enhance the quality of life for our community.

Why Its 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.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department

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 and custodial work.
• Be able to work independently.
• 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, mowing, and facility maintenance

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

How to Apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive's Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a 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 Washingtons 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 Department of Retirement Systems web site.

ORCA Passport Program

Pierce County employees may participate in the Countys 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 Works Commute team.

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Are you willing to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours?

• Yes
• No

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Why do you want to work for the Pierce County Parks?

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Please describe your experience in grounds keeping, including weeding, trimming, mowing, facility maintenance, and custodial work.

Required Question

Employer Pierce County

Address Pierce County Human Resources

1501 Market Street, Suite 410

Tacoma, Washington, 98402

Phone (253) 798-7480

For Sheriffs Office positions: 253-798-6250

Website http://www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs