Seasonal Laborer

West Sound Workforce is assisting a local municipality in seeking Seasonal Laborers to support the Public Works Department through the busy summer and early fall season. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on, active work and take pride in helping maintain safe, clean, and welcoming public spaces throughout the community.

Seasonal Laborers will assist with a variety of outdoor maintenance and landscaping tasks supporting city streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and public areas. Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-minded, comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and willing to jump in where needed as part of a team-oriented environment.

This role offers steady full-time hours, the opportunity to develop practical maintenance and equipment experience, and the chance to contribute directly to the upkeep and appearance of the local community.

Shift information:

• Monday – Friday  7 AM – 3:30 PM
• Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

What you will do:

• Perform general public works, parks, and grounds maintenance including mowing, weeding, pruning, planting, raking, and brush removal
• Clean and maintain roadside ditches, culverts, catch basins, sidewalks, storm systems, and public facilities
• Support upkeep of city properties and public spaces including restroom cleaning, landscaping, pressure washing, painting prep, and light building maintenance
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and light-duty vehicles after training
• Assist with special projects and community events while maintaining dependable attendance and a strong safety-focused work ethic

What we are looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Valid Washington State driver’s license required, along with at least two years of driving experience
• Ability to learn and follow safety procedures, technical instructions, and daily work assignments
• Comfortable working outdoors and wearing required protective gear including boots, gloves, hearing protection, and weather-appropriate equipment
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team while maintaining dependable attendance and a strong safety mindset

Benefits available to temporary and temp-to-hire employees includes sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; paid Family & Medical leave (per Washington State); 401K after eligibility; holiday pay and vacation bonus after eligibility; and opt-in for health insurance, personal Aflac and life insurance plans available. Want to learn more about our benefits for temporary employees, including a 401K plan and vacation bonus? Visit our benefits page!