Cross-posted from King County Parks: Blogs From Your Big Backyard

Parks employee RJT can always be spotted at the Jim Ellis Memorial Regional Park’s Preston Athletic Fields with a smile on his face and a song ready to belt.

RJT, who has worked for King County for 33 years, has been a staple at the play fields in the eastside community. He can often be heard singing loudly while leaf blowing and cleaning the pavement. RJT’s favorite tasks are push mowing the lawns and cleaning the community center. He’s also responsible for trash and recycle collection, cleaning the restrooms, and seasonal work like clearing invasive blackberry bushes.

“I care about the plants and trees and flowers in our parks and facilities for the public,” RJT said. “And a clean safe playground for the kids.” Read more.