EH - Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Laborer

City of Shoreline; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Seasonal Laborer in the Public Works Grounds Maintenance Division! This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, performing essential landscape maintenance in parks and public spaces. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from mowing and weeding to operating equipment, all while contributing to the beautification of the community. This position not only allows you to develop valuable skills but also to work in a diverse and inclusive environment committed to equity. If you enjoy physical work and are looking for a seasonal opportunity that makes a difference, this is the job for you!

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required; must be 18 years old.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal landscape maintenance tasks including mowing and pruning.
• Operate equipment and vehicles safely for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Landscape Maintenance

Traffic Control

Physical Labor

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Light and Heavy Equipment

City Vehicles

Job description

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.
First time applicants start at $27.75 hourly and returning applicants are eligible for step increases.

This recruitment is open until filled, the first review of applications will be on 3/20/25.
Four 40-hr per week seasonal positions in the Public Works Grounds Maintenance Division available.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.

DEFINITION
This is a seasonal 40-hour per week position from April through October. The work schedule will be a 9/80 schedule:

• Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Every other Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
• Every other Friday off

Schedule details will be worked out with selected applicants.

Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the vegetation growing season performing landscape maintenance for parks, streets, and surface water facilities beginning mid-April through mid-October. Work is completed in all weather conditions.

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties under the supervisory direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker, or other full-time maintenance staff.Essential Functions:

1. Use light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and light and heavy vehicles to perform seasonal grounds and landscape maintenance.
2. Perform seasonal maintenance tasks common to the care of grounds, landscape and bioretention facilities including mowing, edging, line trimming, leaf blowing, litter and graffiti removal, mulching, planting, pruning, raking, trimming, weeding, and watering of living infrastructure located within parks, public rights-of-way, easements, and other public properties.
3. Perform traffic control activities (flagging, work zone set up and tear down) under direction and in support of seasonal work activities.
4. Load, transport and unload equipment, material, and tools to and from jobsites and assist in cleanup of jobsite upon completion of work.
5. Operate City vehicles in a proper and safe manner to transport personnel, materials, and miscellaneous equipment.

Marginal Functions:

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid state-issued driver's license with insurable driving record (successful candidate will need to provide a driving abstract).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess or ability to obtain flagging and traffic control certification.
• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks.
• Operate light duty vehicles and battery, electric, or fuel powered equipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools used in performance of duties.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
• Perform physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Observe defensive driving practices.
• Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.

Experience:
One year of work history in landscape or gardening preferred.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals.

Application Process:

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does NOT allow for attachments.)

Conditions Of Employment:

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• This position requires completion of a criminal background check prior to the start of employment.
• This position requires a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record that must be provided prior to the start of employment.

Environmental Conditions:
Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease; potentially hazardous chemicals; inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work at heights and on ladders; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.