Seasonal Maintenance Worker Aide

City of Arlington, Washington; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking two full-time seasonal Maintenance and Operations team members for October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Typical schedule is Mon–Fri 6:30am to 3:00pm, with occasional weekend assignments for city events. Candidates will perform general manual labor, use power tools, mow, prune, and assist experienced staff.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with U.S. citizenship or eligibility and a Washington driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required.
• Pass a WSP WATCH Background Check.
• Experience with mowing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher classification with construction, installation, repair or maintenance tasks.
• Mow grass, weed beds, trim shrubs, operate mowers and line trimmers.
• Pick up and remove debris; operate pickup trucks/Vans as authorized.
• Clear dirt around storm sewers, basins, and related City facilities with hand tools.
• Help control traffic at work sites if certified to flag traffic.
• Respond to questions and provide information within scope of knowledge.
• Clean and maintain public restrooms and replenish supplies.
• Operate a variety of power tools and equipment as needed.

Skills

Mowing and lawn care

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers & trimmers

Power tools

Job description

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.

Work activities may include any or all of the following, depending on area of assignment:

• 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

• 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.