Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Assistant

City of Burien•Burien, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Burien is seeking reliable and safety-minded Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Assistants to support a variety of maintenance and operational activities. Under the direction of our Street & Stormwater Maintenance Manager or Lead, this temporary position will perform a variety of hands-on work in our storm and surface water facilities and streets. This is a temporary position with a 40-hour-per-week schedule for approximately 5 months, from approximately June 1, 2026, through October 16, 2026. Provides a variety of manual work and light equipment operation in the construction, maintenance, and repair of storm and surface water facilities and streets. Typically works as a member of a crew.

Requirements

Hand and power tool operation.
Work hazards and applicable safety precautions.
Basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.
Learn and demonstrate the ability to become proficient in new procedures, operations, systems, and equipment.
Operate standard construction tools such as hammer, saw, drill, screwdriver, sprayer, chain saw, etc.
Work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents and other solutions.
Follow written and/or verbal instruction.
Climb ladders, work at heights, and on sloped surfaces.
Accurately maintain records and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
Work independently from general instructions and work expectations.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Continuous standing and walking; frequent talking, hearing, handling, feeling, and repetitive motions of hands and wrists; stooping, reaching, bending, and repetitive motions of feet, and rare crawling, sitting, kneeling, and climbing.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 50 pounds.
High School Graduate or GED.
Successful completion of employment background check.
Valid Washington State Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in public works, parks maintenance, or a combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job is desired.

Responsibilities

Supports and models the identified vision, values, and behaviors of the organization.
Maintains regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, consistent with established work schedules, to ensure effective public works operations.
Assists with setting up "safe work zones" using appropriate signage.
Cleans and maintains catch basins.
Assists with the cleaning and maintenance of detention ponds.
Locates storm drainage systems.
Assists with the repair of potholes and sidewalks.
Assists with sealing pavement cracks and patching.
Assists with the application or removal of paint stripes, thermoplastic markings, pavement markers, buttons, and reflectors.
Assists with the replacement of signs and mounts; fabrication of signs.
Assists with the installation of traffic control signals and devices.
Cleans and performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Organizes and assembles materials and equipment necessary for tasks.
Maintains accurate records and completes service requests.
Clears vegetation.
Removes graffiti.
Picks up and disposes of trash.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assist with flagging of traffic. A flagger certification course will be provided.