Natural Resources Maintenance Aide ; Seasonal

Bellevue is known as A City in a Park, with a park system comprised of 2,700 acres of parks and open space. Bellevue's Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you as Natural Resource Maintenance Aide II. The Natural Resources Division manages over 2,000 acres of open space lands, 97 miles of property line, 90 miles of trails, 214 acres of arterial landscapes, 10,000+ street trees, 4 visitor centers, 46 acres of agricultural lands, and 86 community garden plots.

We are looking for an energetic candidate with the desire to grow and learn within our dynamic work group.

The Natural Resources Maintenance Aide II- seasonal position performs all tasks associated with their work group. Work tasks and priorities will be split between 37 acres of blueberry farmland and 9 miles of nature trails within the Lake Hills Greenbelt and Mercer Slough Nature Park. This position will conscientiously and competently operate and care for all equipment needed to complete tasks of their work group.

Work consists of routine and repetitive tasks, processes, and/or operations and will be performed cooperatively with other employees and completed in a manner that assures individual, co-worker, and public safety in all weather and working conditions

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, union position, (Teamsters Local #763).

Hours: 40 hours per week, work shift 6:30 am-3:00pm (adjusted as necessary)

Please submit your application by February 15th, 2026 at 5 pm.

• Assist full‑time employees with farm, trail, and landscape maintenance operations including, but are not limited to, mowing, weed eating, backpack blowing, pruning, hand weeding, planting, mulching, trail surfacing and enhancements, brush/leaf pick up, litter removal, storm damage cleanup, farm drainage/water conveyance, landscape and natural resource enhancement projects, and integrative pest management.
• Work around the general public.
• Work with city staff and volunteers.
• All other general maintenance duties as assigned.

• Employees will work under close supervision of a Lead Worker while on the job site in most cases, but the amount of direct supervision required will diminish as proficiency in task performance and equipment operation increases.
• Employee may work independently based on clear instructions.
• Work is to be completed with appropriate efficiency and in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to, co‑workers, and the public.
• In all instances, City liability may be affected by improperly performed work.

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent, preferred with 2‑4 months of related maintenance and/or restoration labor experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable.
• Required to possess a valid Washington driver’s license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Proof is required at time of interview.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with hand‑held power tools and other related landscape maintenance equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to safely operate the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction, communicates with team members, and responds to customers tactfully and courteously.
• Working knowledge of natural areas, trail and/or blueberry farm maintenance standards desirable.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Individua…