Seasonal Public Works Maintenance Assistant

City of Burien • Burien, WA

1d • 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. The role 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

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of hand and power tool operation.
• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate the ability to become proficient in new procedures, operations, systems, and equipment.
• Ability to operate standard construction tools such as hammer, saw, drill, screwdriver, sprayer, chain saw, etc.
• Ability to work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents and other solutions.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instruction.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and on sloped surfaces.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently from general instructions and work expectations.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry 50 pounds.
• 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.

Benefits

• A flagger certification course will be provided.

What This Job Offers

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