Seasonal-Grounds Maintenance Worker I-Solid Waste

Snohomish County•Snohomish, WA

6d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Solid Waste is hiring Seasonal - Grounds Maintenance Worker I employees! This seasonal position pays $26.81 per hour with no interview required. Join our Solid Waste team and APPLY now! We're looking for dedicated, team-oriented, and reliable individuals with a passion for customer service to join our seasonal workforce! As part of a crew, you’ll take on a range of responsibilities including routine grounds keeping at Solid Waste facilities, assisting with general upkeep, operating a variety of light equipment, cleaning up illegal dumping sites, and roadside debris removal. Hours of work vary depending on which team you are assigned to. Groundskeeping hours are 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Litter Crew hours are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Crews will be assigned on the first day of work. There is a variety of work to be performed through summer, and early fall. Employment timeframe is between August 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026. This seasonal position pays $26.81 per hour and is typically scheduled for 40 hours per week. You will be assigned to work at one or more of the Solid Waste county locations.

Requirements

Must be 18 or older by start date
Have WA driver’s license
One (1) year experience in construction, maintenance work or commercial gardening, landscaping, or yard care experience
Ability to communicate effectively orally via radios with co-workers, leads, and supervisors
One (1) year experience in construction and maintenance work OR one (1) year of experience in commercial gardening, landscaping or yard care; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities
Must pass job related tests
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within ninety (90) days of employment
Possession of or ability to obtain valid Flagger certification within ninety (90) days of employment
Knowledge of the equipment material and tools associated with doing routine grounds maintenance work
Knowledge of the hazards associated with the work
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of basic first aid methods and procedures
Knowledge of standard landscaping equipment, procedures, and supplies
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment as required by the position
Ability to use a variety of hand and small power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of work conditions
Ability to perform strenuous physical work
Ability to read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and co-workers
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
Ability to use common landscaping equipment, fuels and cleaning solutions skillfully and safely
Ability to complete accurate records

Nice To Haves

Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will move forward in the hiring process.
Applicants will be hired in date order of application received.
References are notified using the email addresses provided in the Reference Section of your application.
Candidates are asked to notify their references that they will be contacted by Snohomish County via email and ask that they provide a timely response.
Deadlines are strictly enforced.

Responsibilities

Routine grounds keeping at Solid Waste facilities
Assisting with general upkeep
Operating a variety of light equipment
Cleaning up illegal dumping sites
Roadside debris removal
Picking up trash from grounds and roadside
Sweeping, raking, and spreading mulch, gravel, and soils
Cleaning plugged outdoor drains and washing buildings, traffic surfaces and equipment
Mowing, edging, weeding, watering grounds and landscaping
Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment
Flagging
Perform routine grounds keeping and unskilled manual labor tasks
Assist in general maintenance work
Operate a variety of light equipment as directed
Perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks such as sweeping, raking, picking up trash from grounds and roadside
Cleaning plugged outdoor drains
Pressure washing buildings, traffic surfaces and equipment
Shoveling and spreading mulch, gravel and soils
Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns
Weed flower beds
Trim trees and plants
Water and fertilize a variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees
Operate mowers, gas powered trimmers and blowers, chainsaws, vacuums and a variety of other small power tools
Operate a variety of single axle trucks rated to 10,000 lbs GVW and less
Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary
Pick up and deliver equipment, materials, parts, and supplies as required
Paint with non-powered equipment from ground level or non-powered lifting devices under supervision
Complete records and reports as necessary
Perform a variety of routine cleaning tasks such as cleaning and stocking restrooms, cleaning and waxing floors, and setting up facilities for a variety of meetings and events, clean up after meetings and events, garbage and litter pickup