Seasonal Worker at City of Gig Harbor – Gig Harbor, Washington

Starting Wage: $18.00/hour

Benefits: 1 hour of paid sick leave per 40 hours worked.

Vacancies: 8 operations, 1 wastewater

Recruitment open until filled with ongoing interviews.

The City of Gig Harbor is recruiting Temporary Seasonal Workers to support our Public Works Operations and Wastewater teams during the upcoming summer season, with positions beginning as early as late April. These temporary assignments typically run through October (up to six months), depending on operational needs, weather conditions, and employee availability.

Seasonal Workers play an important role in helping maintain the services and spaces our community relies on every day. Employees can expect a full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week, including a combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts. Our management team works closely with each employee to establish a consistent schedule that supports both operational needs and personal commitments.

Why Gig Harbor?
Working for the City of Gig Harbor is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal operations while contributing to a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community. Seasonal employees work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and learn how local government services operate behind the scenes.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The seasonal worker performs physical manual labor, public restroom cleaning, trash removal, weed eating, blowing, edging, and preventative maintenance tasks for the public works department. This position is a temporary, seasonal work assignment between April – November with training provided upon hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description do not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to undertake other projects consistent with the role as requested by a supervisor.

• Cleans roadside ditches, culverts, and catch basins.
• Assists in the maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and storm systems.
• Cuts brush, weeds, and bushes, and performs planting and transplanting, weeding, mowing, raking, shoveling, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flower beds as directed.
• Once trained, may operate hand tools, compressors, pneumatic tools, paint equipment, power tools, pressure washers, and other tools needed to complete tasks.
• Once trained, may operate a wide variety of light equipment such as a light duty truck, mower, backpack blower, weed eater, sod cutter, edger, chainsaw, and flatbed truck.
• Maintains punctual and reliable attendance.

Operations

• Performs parks and grounds maintenance functions including cleaning restrooms, applying beauty bark, weeding landscaped areas, washing vehicles, preparing for painting, and maintaining buildings.
• Assists in providing support for special events.

Wastewater

• Performs grounds maintenance located at the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations including vegetation pruning, applying beauty bark, weeding landscaped areas, mowing lawns, washing vehicles, pressure washing, painting, and maintaining buildings.
• Building maintenance such as cleaning windows, dusting equipment, vacuuming etc.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

• Basic safety precautions.
• First Aid/CPR.

Ability to:

• Learn and implement procedural and technical instructions.
• Maintain cooperative, effective, and productive working relationships.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, hard hat, hearing protection, respirators, boots, goggles, and gloves.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This job is primarily performed in the city public works shop or in the field depending on the assignment. The incumbent may work at public facilities and/or on roadways and be exposed to traffic hazards.

Among the hazards encountered are dampness, direct sunlight, communicable disease, dust, loud noises, pollen, pesticides, insecticides, insect stings, noxious odors, vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or chemicals, and smoke.

Schedule: Typical hours of work are Monday-Friday from 7am-3:30pm with a 30-minute meal break, the employee will be scheduled to work occasionally on evenings, early mornings, weekends and federal holidays. This position is considered essential and will require an on-site presence.

Driving and Travel: Driving would typically be up to 30 hours a workweek within the city limits. Work requires traveling to a variety of locations to perform site work or to attend meetings. Travel is required to visit other work sites in the area and to attend meetings, trainings, and/or conferences as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience that indicates the individual can successfully perform the job may be considered.

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Steel-toed boots are required while working and need to be supplied by the employee.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

The following certifications and licenses are required for the position (or must be obtained within the timeframe stated) and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• A valid Washington State driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and two years of driving experience.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The physical attributes described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk, including over rough and uneven surfaces; engage in considerable activity including balancing, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, crouching, crawling, and reaching; and lift and/or move moderately heavy items.

An above-average level of physical agility and dexterity is required. Some field positions may require lifting/carrying/moving objects or materials up to 90 lbs. and occasional lifting of moderately heavy items.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A history of and ability to maintain safe and responsible driving that meets the city’s motor vehicle record minimum driving requirements.
• Ability to pass position relevant pre-employment screening.

The requirements outlined in this job description may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment.

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