Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Streets

Overview

The City of Sequim’s Streets division is seeking two Seasonal Maintenance Workers for the summer to help keep our streets and rights-of-way looking their best. If you like being outside, working with a team, and seeing the results of your work every day, this is a great opportunity to build skills in maintenance, mowing/vegetation control, and basic Public Works operations.

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and at direction of the Lead Maintenance Workers, this position is responsible for maintaining City properties and utilities so they are clean, safe and suitable for use by the public. The Seasonal Maintenance Worker performs a broad range of routine repair and installation tasks that are essential to the upkeep of City streets and rights-of-way.

While this position primarily supports the Streets Division, assignments may extend to other functional areas as needed.

These are three-month temporary positions with a planned start date of May 2026. Those hired will be eligible for sick time, but not pension or other City benefits.

This position may be assigned to different functional areas including street, water, sewer, parks and facilities. Work duties may include, but are not limited to, any combination of:

• Uses a wide variety of tools and equipment to perform area cleaning, digging ditches, moving debris or dirt;
• Monitors various equipment to determine status relative to safety standards; repairs broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Landscapes, maintains and repairs public streets and facilities;
• Provides services for lawn care, flower maintenance, tree trimming, and other upkeep of city parks and trails;
• Performs routine maintenance duties on pumps and other equipment within the water and sewer systems;
• Drives city vehicles, and operates a variety of heavy equipment;
• May work weekend events, i.e. hauling trash, signs/banners, tents, etc.;
• Performs other duties as assigned; and
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public pertaining to this job function.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma (or GED) is required. At least one year of work experience in general construction or building maintenance is preferred.
• The Seasonal Worker must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including working in/over water, at heights or on scaffolding, and to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Possession of a Washington State driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required.
• The ability to work mandatory overtime is required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in operating and maintaining power tools and hand tools;
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance techniques;
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and precautions; ability to assess potentially dangerous situations and request assistance as necessary;
• Knowledge and experience in the use of heavy commercial vehicles and heavy equipment;
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and work effectively as a member of a crew;
• Ability to project a commitment to public service and work with the public in a friendly, tactful and caring manner;
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers demonstrating respect and courtesy;
• Maintenance of good physical condition and overall stamina to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity such as standing for long periods of time, traversing rough terrain, working at heights, lifting and carrying heavy loads. Incumbent will need to climb, bend and work in tight or confined areas.