Parks & Public Works Seasonal Laborers - Summer​/Fall​/Winter 2026-2027

The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available. Click on any of the title(s) for further details.

The City of Cedar Falls is seeking Seasonal Laborer candidates for late summer, fall, and winter. Positions will be 40 hours per week not to exceed 6 months within its Public Works Department. Semi-skilled and unskilled labor positions are available including duties such as mowing, trimming, tree and plant care, snow removal, and general maintenance of parks, cemeteries, and public properties.

Duties may also include street and sewer maintenance and refuse collection. Applicants must have physical strength and endurance and knowledge of and ability to operate maintenance and construction hand and power tools.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying for consideration. Applicants must be 18 years old, have a valid Iowa driver’s license, a good driving record, and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background, physical, and drug screen.

For consideration, apply online at  (preferred) OR print an application from the above link or obtain from Cedar Falls City Hall, complete, and forward to  or mail/deliver to:
City of Cedar Falls, Finance & Business Operations Dept., Attn:
Seasonal Laborers, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Applications are received year-round unless the posting is temporarily paused.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Category Maintenance Worker/Laborer Jobs Status Open Salary The current hourly rate is $18.416 and will increase to $19.565 on January 2, 2027. Posted August 6, 2026 3:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled