Park Grounds Technician: Landscaping, Irrigation & Field Care

City of Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking a skilled park grounds maintenance worker to manage grounds for city parks and sports fields. The role reports to the Grounds Crew Leader and involves park improvements, general landscaping, irrigation, answering public questions, and coordinating with full-time and seasonal staff.

Essential duties include mowing, pruning, drainage repair, vegetation prep, and operating a range of equipment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of professional related experience in park grounds maintenance.
• Washington State driver's license by time of hire.
• Washington State Public Pesticide Applicator license (or obtain within six months of hire)

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, leaves, drainage/irrigation maintenance, grading, and vegetation seeding preparation.
• Maintain and enhance parks and athletic fields; perform plant and landscape work.
• Operate or learn to operate trucks, backhoes, saws, mowers, and other equipment.
• Provide safety-aware, customer-focused service and work with staff and the public.
• Respond to emergency weather events and support park improvement projects.

Skills

Policy comprehension

Turf management

Irrigation & arboriculture

Pesticide procedures

Irrigation programming (Maxicom)

Construction & maintenance practices

Communication

Public interaction

Independent work

Reading blueprints

DEI commitment

Criminal background check

Driver's license

Education

Washington State Public Pesticide Applicator license

Washington State driver's license

Tools

Maxicom irrigation control

Job description

The City of Bellevue is seeking a skilled park grounds maintenance worker to manage grounds for city parks and sports fields. The role reports to the Grounds Crew Leader and involves park improvements, general landscaping, irrigation, answering public questions, and coordinating with full-time and seasonal staff.

Essential duties include mowing, pruning, drainage repair, vegetation prep, and operating a range of equipment.