Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician

City of Arlington, Washington; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

State retirement program eligibility

Job summary

The City of Arlington is hiring for full-time seasonal Maintenance and Operations roles from Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. Typical hours are Mon–Fri 6:30am–3:00pm with possible weekend events.

Positions involve general manual labor, operating power tools, and assisting seasoned staff on city projects. Candidates should be able to work independently under clear instructions, meet safety requirements, and perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• U.S. Citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• One year of similar work experience preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Successfully pass a WSP WATCH Background Check.
• Experience operating and maintaining mowing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher classification staff with construction, installation, repair or maintenance work.
• Mow grass, weed beds, trim shrubs, operate mowers and trimmers, use hand tools.
• Pick up and remove debris from public property using city-authorized vehicles.
• Clear dirt from storm sewers, catch basins and related facilities using hand tools.
• Control traffic at work sites by setting up signs and barricades; flagging if certified.
• Respond to questions and provide information within scope of knowledge.
• Clean public restrooms and replenish supplies.

Skills

Safety practices

Manual labor

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowing equipment

Hand tools

Truck operation

Job description

The City of Arlington is hiring for full-time seasonal Maintenance and Operations roles from Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. Typical hours are Mon–Fri 6:30am–3:00pm with possible weekend events.

Positions involve general manual labor, operating power tools, and assisting seasoned staff on city projects. Candidates should be able to work independently under clear instructions, meet safety requirements, and perform physically demanding tasks in various weather conditions.