Seasonal Public Works

Salary : $22.76 - $24.18 Hourly

Location : Port Orchard, WA

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 25-00009

Department : Public Works

Division : Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 5 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

The City has 5 Seasonal Public Works positions available.

Seasonal positions are limited to 6 months maximum.

Pays $22.76 - $24.18 per hour. Employees earn 0.025 hours of paid sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More information can be found by clicking on the "Benefits" tab on this job posting.

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Major Function and Purpose

Under general direction of the Operations Manager or others as assigned, the employee is primarily responsible for landscape and building maintenance in municipal parks and other facilities so that they are clean and attractive at all times.

General Function

Employee must have adequate knowledge of turf maintenance and be capable of trimming and pruning shrubbery. Responsible for the ongoing maintenance and appearance of city properties to ensure that they are attractive, clean, safe, and suitable for use by the public.

Supervision Responsibilities

None.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.

Performs a wide variety of specific tasks, to include :

• Cleaning equipment or areas using appropriate tools
• Grooming and watering lawns and ornamental landscape areas
• Applying weed killing chemicals
• Trimming shrubbery
• Performing all other aesthetic maintenance upon the city parks
• Keeping buildings at parks and other city facilities in clean and in functional order. Performing routine inspections, repairs and maintenance on park and playground equipment, as needed
• Operating and competently using a variety of tools and power equipment to perform job functions, including heavy equipment, power driven machinery, rotating machinery, weed whackers and hand tools
• Repairing park structures, mowing, and landscaping city parks and public grounds, installing underground irrigation systems, cleaning, painting, and performing routine maintenance to public areas as required
• Digging up ground for flower beds, etc., using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools
• Moving debris, dirt, or other material from one place to another using a shovel, rake, or other tools
• Using common hand tools, such as a hammer, saw, screwdriver or similar tools
• Reliable and regular attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

Contacts and Relationships

Incumbents in this position may interact with members of the public and will interact with other public works employees. Incumbent must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with both staff and the public in a courteous manner which reflects positively upon the reputation of the City. The operations division of Public Works is a team environment which requires that all employees possess the cognitive and emotional ability to work collaboratively with their coworkers.

Working Conditions

The employee may be exposed to many hazards. Among the hazards encountered are dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, insect stings, noisy work area, and noxious odors, fumes, or chemicals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Physical Requirements

The employee must have the skill and ability to operate lawn care equipment, including rotary and reel lawn mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws, as well as common landscaping hand tools (i.e., shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.). The parks employee must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to :

Job requirements include a need to climb, bend, and work in tight or confined areas. The incumbent must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard.

Minimum Requirements

To perform in this position, the individual must possess or be qualified to attain :

Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits unless the City is required by law to provide the benefit. Examples of mandated benefits include : social security and Washington state paid sick leave. Seasonal employees do not meet the qualification criteria for retirement or health care benefits. Seasonal employees do not receive pay for holidays not worked.

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What interests you about this position?

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What safety precautions should you take or equipment should you use when performing job duties in this position?

This is a seasonal position, meaning it will last no more than 6 months. Please describe your availability regarding start date, end date, upcoming vacations, etc.

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Salary : $23 - $24