Seasonal Maintenance Worker

City of Lake Stevens; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a seasonal worker, where you will engage in vital outdoor maintenance tasks that keep the community beautiful and functional. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in parks and streets, performing essential duties such as lawn care, litter control, and assisting during special events. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring public spaces are well-maintained while gaining valuable experience in landscaping and maintenance. If you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to community well-being, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain landscaping and mowing equipment.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools in maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general manual labor tasks including lawn maintenance and site cleaning.
• Assist in streets/storm maintenance and operate various tools.

Skills

Manual Labor

Use of Hand Tools

Use of Power Tools

Team Collaboration

Public Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Landscaping Equipment

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Recruitment is now open for Seasonal positions with the City of Lake Stevens!
We offer consistent work schedules and 40 hours per week* through the employment period! Interviews will take place on Thursdays beginning March 20, 2025. Applicants invited to attend will be notified by email to schedule an appointment through our online scheduling system. Submit your application today for a chance to be in the first interview group!
*Scheduled work hours may vary by Department.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to have the physical, mechanical and manipulative skills and abilities necessary to perform the general manual labor required in the area to which assigned. Individuals usually work with more experienced employees but will be expected to work independently to perform relatively routine and well-known tasks; or more difficult work following specific instruction and directions. The seasonal worker typically works five months or less between April and October.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

When Assigned to Parks and Recreation Crew:

• Lawn mowing, edging, tree trimming, weeding of flower beds, vegetation management using line trimmers, seeding, and fertilizing lawns.
• Setting up and moving portable sprinklers.
• Cleaning and stocking restroom buildings and portable restrooms using cleansers and disinfectants.
• Perform general site maintenance, cleaning activities, and minor repairs on city buildings, restrooms, structures, park equipment, and facility grounds.
• Performing litter control.
• Cleaning walkways and other tasks as required.
• Assist staff during special events and volunteer projects.
• Operate standard size pick-up and/or sedans with standard hand and foot controls.

When Assigned to Streets/Storm Crew:

• Assist staff in routine streets/storm maintenance including, but not limited to:
• Operating a variety of hand tools and power tools and equipment including line trimmers, shovels, picks, blowers, hand-operated compactors, pumps, drills, brooms, and edgers.
• As directed, control traffic at work sites by setting up warning signs, traffic/pedestrian barricades and, if certified, flagging traffic manually.
• Clear dirt and other debris from in and around storm systems, catch basins, ditches, buildings, and other City facilities using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Performing litter control.
• Cleaning walkways and other tasks as required.
• Assist staff during special events and volunteer projects.
• Operate standard size pick-up and/or sedans with standard hand and foot controls.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Be able to work independently and at times with little direction.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below and in the attached form are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee is constantly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is primarily performed outdoors, subject to travelling by City vehicle from site to site several times each day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; regularly works in outside weather conditions and exposed to changing weather conditions such as rain and sun; and regularly works in heavy vehicle traffic areas on urban streets; or public areas such as parks, recreation areas, docks, and boating areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration and frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud while operating machinery or working near equipment.

May also be required to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Training and Experience Guidelines:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating and maintaining small, medium, and large landscaping and/or mowing equipment is preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications. Examples of these skills may include:

Ability to:

• Function, usage, and operating characteristics of a variety of power tools and hand tools used in parks, landscaping and/or maintenance and repair.
• Participate as a contributing member of a service-oriented team.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public and be able to deal with the public in a pleasant and responsive manner conducive to positive public relations.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment in a safe, proper, and effective manner.
• Perform a variety of tasks for extended periods of time including during adverse weather conditions.
• Perform manual labor.
• Work safely and adhere to principles and practices of safety in all areas of public works services.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, or OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record which meets the city’s requirements. Must be able to obtain State of Washington driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of position-relevant background check.

We will train the right applicant that is open and willing to learn!
How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application. One reference check will be required as a part of the hiring process. A reference may be a former supervisor, teacher, professor, coach, or an individual providing mentorship.

The City of Lake Stevens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

There are no limitations to who's a best fit to serve this community. If we contact you for an interview and you need specific accommodations, please let us know. We're happy to make the arrangements. We’ll need to know ten (10) days in advance to make sure we get you situated, so call Human Resources at [phone] or email [e-mail]. You're also welcome to mail your request to City of Lake Stevens Human Resources, P.O. Box 257, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.