Seasonal Laborer - Fall/ Winter 2026

City of Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stamford is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine heavy and light labor under supervision, loading materials, cleaning streets, and assisting in semi-skilled tasks within the Traffic Maintenance and Parking Division.

The role requires a valid driver's license, physical stamina for extreme weather, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and the capacity to follow simple written instructions while working with diverse crews.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to work in extreme weather.
• Ability to read and follow simple written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads materials and supplies.
• Cleans sidewalks, streets, gutters, and catch basins.
• Disposes of leaves, papers and branches.
• Works with maintenance employees as unskilled helper.
• Installs traffic signage in the Traffic Maintenance and Parking Division.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Occasionally may operate light and non-complex equipment.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Repetitive tasks

Motorized equipment

Hand tools

Follow instructions

Diversity awareness

Endurance in weather

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Under the general supervision of a higher official, performs routine manual work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in doing both heavy and light physical labor tasks and assisting in semi-skilled tasks; does related work as required.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies.
• Cleans sidewalk, streets, gutters, and catch basins.
• Dispose of leaves, papers and branches.
• Works with maintenance employees as unskilled helper.
• Occasionally may operate light and non-complex equipment in work.
• In the Traffic Maintenance and Parking Division, installs traffic signage and performs related duties as required.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use hand tools and some motorized equipment.
• Ability to carry out oral and simple written instructions.
• Ability for strength and endurance despite adverse conditions.
• Ability to work under unpleasant working conditions to include extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor that involves repetitive (average of 500 times daily) bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying of up to 75 pounds.

FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE

This position requires a valid driver’s license and good physical health and stamina as is necessary to successfully perform the duties of this classification.