Public Works Seasonal Worker

City of Shelton • Shelton, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The person in this position performs entry level manual labor in completing maintenance, repair, and construction work in all public works departments, parks, playgrounds, and facilities and grounds for which the City is responsible. We are currently hiring for two seasonal positions!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to take direction and work successfully with co-workers.
• Must also possess ability to effectively respond to customer questions and/or complaints, and interact with the general public in everyday activities.
• Ability to complete mathematical calculations required to successfully accomplish assigned job tasks.
• Ability to work within established guidelines including all applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to perform repetitious tasks.
• Ability to coordinate various activities and projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to use tools and equipment associated with public works and parks maintenance and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction on City facilities, parks and grounds including landscaping, mowing, alley and right of way trimming, custodial and maintenance duties.
• Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the roadway system, including but not limited to road surface and shoulder maintenance and construction, drainage maintenance and construction, street sign replacement, mowing, and vegetation control.
• Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the storm drainage system, including locates, storm drain and sewer line cleaning.
• Assists in maintenance, repair, and construction of the water system, including but not limited to meter reading, meter box clean out, water turn ons and offs, water door hangers, valve exercising, etc.
• Assists in the sanitary sewer collection system and treatment plant operations, including bio-solid dryer operation, WWPT sample taking.
• Duties may include preventive and general equipment repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to, landscaping, irrigation, and department equipment and tools, vehicle maintenance, and other general maintenance tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• With professional integrity, establish and maintain appropriate and effective communication and work relationships with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, as well as the general public, local, state and federal agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED