Park Specialist II

King County•Multiple locations in King County, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Parks is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals to join our expanding Operations Team as Park Specialist IIs. This role is vital in maintaining the quality and safety of our parks by performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, supporting the upkeep of grounds, facilities, athletic fields, trails, and natural resource areas. This is an outdoor position requiring work in all weather conditions. Multiple vacancies exist across various King County locations. This recruitment may also be used to establish a pool for future Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service Parks Specialist II vacancies within the next six months. King County Parks' mission is to steward, enhance, and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. The Operations Team comprises approximately 180 full-time staff and over 100 temporary employees. King County prioritizes equity, racial, and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. This position offers training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

24 months of full-time park maintenance experience or similar with demonstrated skills, ability and/or knowledge in park maintenance operations and procedures, including trail maintenance and construction, landscaping, groundskeeping, and facility management.
Knowledge of building, crafts, and mechanical trades, along with the skills to perform minor repairs.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all co-workers, supervisors, and diverse customer base, fostering a collaborative work environment and effectively managing challenging situations.
Skilled in communicating clearly and respectfully in both verbal and written forms, with a strong ability to understand and follow instructions while effectively prioritizing work tasks.
Ability to use power tools and operate equipment on a continuous basis.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor with weights up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions.
Ability to work at ground level, at roof-top heights, and at all levels in-between.
Ability to work inside/outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather while at various heights and/or within confined spaces, at all Parks facilities and other adverse conditions such as high-volume noise, dust and heavy traffic.
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's license at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills, for creating reports, documenting time, materials, and asset management (additional training will be provided).
Obtaining a Class A CDL and/or a spray license within 90 days of hire (some on-site training may be available).

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks to maintain parks, trails, athletic fields, play areas, restrooms, and picnic shelters, including landscaping, mowing, pruning, and minor repairs to park infrastructure and furnishings.
Support ecological health by removing invasive species, planting native vegetation, restoring habitats, and maintaining backcountry and hiking trails.
Lead and coordinate work efforts for seasonal staff, volunteers, and community groups to support park operations and improvement projects.
Safely operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and tools, such as mowers, tractors, chainsaws, and other power equipment used in park maintenance and construction.
Provide excellent customer service to park users, ensure visitor safety, share park rules and information, and maintain appropriate certifications for tasks such as pesticide application.