Parks & Grounds Maintenance Technician

City-of-Federal-Wa; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Federal Way is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform entry level grounds maintenance and facility upkeep across City parks and athletic fields. You will spray chemical applications, inspect irrigation and plumbing systems, and operate a range of mowing and power equipment.

The role requires basic carpentry, painting, and minor electrical tasks, with a focus on safety and cleanliness for public spaces.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and two years increasingly responsible experience maintaining landscaped areas, spraying chemical applications, designing, maintaining and repairing irrigation and plumbing systems and operating large riding mowers.
• Familiarity with pesticides, fertilizers and basic groundskeeping tools and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and appearance of City parks, buildings and facilities.
• Install, repair and maintain irrigation and plumbing systems and operate lawn care equipment.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers to vegetation as required and in WSDA-compliant manner.
• Mow, edge, trim and renovate lawns and landscaped areas; maintain athletic fields and facilities.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Pesticide application

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mowers

Job description

City of Federal Way is seeking a Parks Maintenance Worker I to perform entry level grounds maintenance and facility upkeep across City parks and athletic fields. You will spray chemical applications, inspect irrigation and plumbing systems, and operate a range of mowing and power equipment.

The role requires basic carpentry, painting, and minor electrical tasks, with a focus on safety and cleanliness for public spaces.