Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Worker

Hiring for several positions in the Public Works Department starting from April 2026

Seasonal Workers in our busy Public Works Operations divisions learn new skills, work as part of a team and assist Maintenance Workers during the busiest time of the year. Not only will you learn new skills, but you will walk away from a job with the satisfaction of knowing you were part of a needed project to help the community.

These temporary positions are scheduled to work throughout the spring and/or summer months for up to four (4) months. Work schedule will be determined by each division supervisor. The Parks division works a variety of schedules to include some nights and weekends and those working in the other divisions may include rare nights and weekend work.

Multiple positions are available in the Streets/Storm, Sewer, Water, and Parks divisions. If you have a particular interest in one division please indicate your preference on the required supplemental questions.

Performs a variety of routine duties and responsibilities intended to assist in maintaining the diverse City's facilities for the benefit of the City and its citizens.

Works under the general supervision of the assigned Crew Lead and Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.

• Clears litter/garbage, cleans buildings, and completes minor building repairs.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools before and after use.
• Mows grass, weed, eats, edges, rakes leaves and clears debris and litter from walks, fields, streets, storm ponds, parking lots, courts and other facilities.
• Digs ditches and refills them when work is completed, restoring site to its original or better condition.
• Safely operates and/or drives various tools, motor vehicles, equipment and machinery.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew.

• Clearing vegetation around meter boxes, fire hydrants, and valve markers.
• Painting fire hydrants
• Assisting with the meter replacement program
  • Digging up meters
  • Assisting with the installation of meters

May perform flagging duties if certified. Performs flagging functions in work zones; ensures a safe working environment according to established safety guidelines.

• High School graduate or equivalency, and
• Experience with a variety of tools and equipment.

• Basic knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair procedures and practices; knowledge and skill in the operation of a variety of light equipment, hand tools and portable equipment; knowledge of safe principles and practices of traffic control and flagging; knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to work; and
• Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment; and
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate clearly and concisely; ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions and in dirty, uncomfortable conditions; ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, employees and the public.
• A key value of the City is customer service. This position requires considerable knowledge, ability and skill in the principles and practices of excellent customer service as practiced in both the private and public sectors. This value requires the ability to effectively meet and deal with internal customers and the public while responding to customers in a friendly, pleasant and professional manner using appropriate inflection, grammar and syntax.
  
  The ability to handle stressful situations while establishing effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
  
  The ability to maintain a professional, courteous, and pleasant demeanor in difficult, stressful situations while diplomatically dealing with difficult people. A willingness is expected to expend extra effort to help the public find answers or information relative to their inquiry or complaint.

Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Pickups or motor vehicle, air compressors, concrete saws, chain saws, rakes, shovels, mowers, blowers, leaf machines, hand tools, chippers, small power equipment, pressure washers, personal protection equipment, and various other tools and equipment.

Flagger certification.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently works on uneven and steep surfaces that are often wet and slippery.

Physical ability to walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and must be able to work in confined spaces. Employee must have the…