Seasonal Maintenance Worker Aide

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

Summary

The City of Arlington is offering full-time seasonal work with our Maintenance and Operations Team. We have two (2) position for employment October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Typical schedule will be Mon - Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm, but there are some weekend assignments for events in the City. Work week and hours may vary depending on projects. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to have the mechanical and manipulative skills and abilities necessary to perform the general manual labor required in the departments. 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.

Essential Duties

• Perform activities to assist employees of higher classification in construction, installation, repair or maintenance work in any City department.
• Mow grass, clean/weed flower beds, trim shrubs and brush, operate power mowers and line trimmers and utilize appropriate hand tools.
• Pick up and remove debris from public property as directed, operating pickup trucks or other vehicles as specifically authorized.
• Clear dirt and other debris from in and around storm sewers, catch basins, ditches, buildings, runway aprons and related City facilities using appropriate hand tools.
• As directed, control traffic at work sites by setting up warning signs, traffic/pedestrian barricades and, if certified, flagging traffic manually.
• Respond to questions and provide information within scope of knowledge or refer to employee of higher classification.
• Clean and maintain public restrooms using appropriate cleansers, disinfectants and mops, rags and appropriate hand tools. Replenish supplies such as soap and paper towels.
• Work is performed utilizing a variety of power tools and equipment such as gas/electric line trimmers, gas lawn mowers and edgers, blowers, chain saws, pressure washers, pickup trucks/vans, and hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes and picks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work various work schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with sound safety practices.
• 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.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable situations and in all types of weather conditions.
• Requires continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, kneeling, and continuous manipulation and lifting of hand tools and equipment.
• Requires hearing and visual acuity and manual dexterity

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 with a driving record acceptable to the City.
• Successfully pass a WSP WATCH Background Check.
• Experience operating and maintaining small, medium, and large mowing equipment is preferred.

Sick leave at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.

For 6 month positions - eligibility for State of Washington Retirement program