What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEASONAL-GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I-SOLID WASTE position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?
Salary : $26.80 Hourly
Location : Snohomish, WA
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 2025-SEA GMWI-FEB
Department : Public Works
Division : Public Works Solid Waste Operations
Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Solid Waste is hiring Seasonal - Grounds Maintenance Worker I employees!
Apply now! Candidates will be reviewed as applications are received.
Put some sunshine and variety in your workday. If you enjoy working outside and helping build a cleaner and more sustainable community, this seasonal work could be a great opportunity for extra income or the start of a new career.
This seasonal position pays $26.80 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 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.
About the Job
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 spring, summer, and early fall. Employment timeframe is between April 1st and October 31st. Duties may include :
- 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
Candidates should be comfortable working outside and working in a solid waste environment. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively orally via radios with co-workers, leads, and supervisors.
Application Process - No Interview Required
Complete and submit online application
Must be 18 or older by start date, have WA driver's license, and have one (1) year experience in construction, maintenance work or commercial gardening, landscaping or yard care experience.
Must pass :
Location
Cathcart Way Operations Center, 8915 Cathcart Way, Snohomish, WA 98296
This seasonal position pays $26.80 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.
About the Solid Waste Division
The Solid Waste division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the division is focused on :
To learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit :
About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges, and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Visit the Public Works webpage to learn more.
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are invested in your success and growth, and a friendly diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference in providing services for our residents. To learn more about Snohomish County Public Works, visit
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Application / Hiring Process Steps
All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please add info@governmentjobs.com and info@neogov.com to your "safe sender" list to ensure our emails do not go to your junk mail / SPAM box.
On-line Application
Complete and submit the on-line application. Applicants who meet the following minimum qualifications for this position will move forward in the hiring process. The minimum qualifications for this position are : Must be 18 or older by start date, have WA driver's license, and have one (1) year experience in construction, maintenance work or commercial gardening, landscaping, or yard care experience. Applicants will be hired in date order of application received. Preference will be given to prior Seasonal-Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Solid Waste employees.
Eligibility Register
Applicants who pass the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on an Eligibility Register and then hired in order by the date their application was received. The Eligibility Register will expire on 10 / 31 / 2025.
Reference Checking
Conditional job offers :
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and complete the reference check process will be emailed a conditional offer notice with instructions on how to move forward in the hiring process. The conditions of the offer will include instructions and deadlines on these required steps. Deadlines are strictly enforced.
Washington State Department of Licensing Driver's Abstract :
Criminal Background Check :
Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Drug Screening - March 2025 :
The PAT will include a drug / alcohol screening, medical examination and Physical Evaluation Fitness Test performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. This is a laborer position involving a variety of routine manual labor tasks. This includes strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
Final offer and start date :
Applicants who have met all the requirements of the Conditional Offer will be emailed a Final Offer Notice. The Final Offer Notice will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date / new employee orientation.
Snohomish County - The Future We Choose
For information about this job opportunity and posting email : SPW-Recruitment
QUESTIONS? Email or call Lynn Seely at 425-262-2812 or text 425-760-0966 with your questions.
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform routine grounds keeping and unskilled manual labor tasks, assists in general maintenance work and operates a variety of light equipment as directed.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of :
Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds.
SUPERVISION
Employees report to Equipment and Vactor Facility Operator or other designated lead worker as assigned. The work is performed under general supervision and may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and compliance with instructions, procedures, and standards. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces, from ladders, or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working near traffic, around heavy equipment, and are exposed to dust fumes, hazardous chemicals and inclement weather.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
Do you have 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.
Describe in detail your duties performed, name of where experience / knowledge was obtained, including timelines or length of experience for each.
This job requires you to communicate effectively orally with co-workers via radio.
Are you able to communicate effectively orally via radio?
Have you previously been employed as a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker I by the Solid Waste Division of Snohomish County Public Works, and if so, is this reflected in your work experience on your application?
Do you have a valid Washington State Traffic Control Flagger card?
This question will identify those applicants who will need to be scheduled for flagger training if you are offered a position.
If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please provide the expiration date. If you answered "No", please put N / A in the text box below.
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire?
Do you have a current / valid First Aid card?
This question will identify those applicants who will need to be scheduled for First Aid training if you are offered a position.
If you answered "Yes" to question #9, please provide the expiration date. If you answered "No", please put N / A in the text box below.
The County will use email to contact you. We want to make sure that our test, interview invitations and other notices do not go directly to your junk mail / SPAM box.
Have you added info@governmentjobs.com and info@neogov.com to your "safe sender" list?
Public Works Human Resources will contact up to three (3) professional references on the top scoring candidates via email. References are contacted using the email addresses provided in the Reference Section of your application. A professional reference is someone who has assigned and / or reviewed your completed work. Examples of acceptable professional references may include current or past supervisors / leads, coaches, tutors, or teachers / professors.
On your application, did you include three (3) current / up to date professional references along with their email address and phone number?
Public Works Human Resources may contact additional or alternate references if necessary.
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County?
Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
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