Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Solid Waste - Snohomish County

 
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 $24.74 per hour.

Join our Solid Waste team and APPLY now!
 
If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, and, customer service driven, this seasonal work is a great opportunity!  You will be assigned to work on a crew performing a variety of duties which may include routine grounds keeping at Solid Waste facilities, assisting in general maintenance work, 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:

      o Picking up trash from grounds and roadside
      o Sweeping, raking, and spreading mulch, gravel and soils
      o Cleaning plugged outdoor drains and washing buildings, traffic surfaces and  equipment
      o Mowing, edging, weeding, watering grounds and landscaping
      o Operating and maintaining a variety of light trucks and maintenance equipment
      o 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  
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:
      o  Screening Interview       o Physical capabilities test (PAT)
       o Drug and alcohol test
       o Review of your Washington State DOL Driver’s Abstract Record

Location 
Cathcart Way Operations Center, 8915 Cathcart Way, Snohomish, WA 98296
 
Eligibility Register 
This job posting is to create an Eligibility Register to hire Seasonal - Grounds Maintenance Worker I. Applicants who pass the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on an Eligibility Register which will expire on 10/31/2024.
 
This seasonal position pays $24.74 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.
   
Selection Process
All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email. Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County.
 
Complete and submit the on-line application and supplemental questionnaire:  Complete and submit the on-line application.  Applicants will be hired in date order of application received.  Preference will be given to prior Seasonal-Grounds Maintenance Worker I – Solid Waste employees.    

Screening Interview. 

Conditional job offers:  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be emailed a conditional offer. Requirements of the final offer include:

• Abstract of Driving Record (ADR) or Driving Record: Driving records are available from your local Washington State Department of Licensing office or website at www.dol.wa.gov and select “Drivers” and then click on “Driving Record” to purchase a WA driving record. Request a “Full Record.” Each driving record costs $15. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must provide a Full Abstract Driving Record within 4 days after accepting this conditional offer. 
• Criminal Background Check:  Our Snohomish County Public Works Human Resources team will email you a link to complete the background questionnaire with DataQuest.  This link will be sent to the email address you provided on your application. Complete this form in its entirety and submit your information immediately. To remain in active consideration for employment, you must complete the background questionnaire within 4 days of receiving the email.
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Drug Screening - May 2024:  You will be required to attend a PAT.  This 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.
• Final offer and start date:  Applicants who have met all the requirements of the Conditional Offer will be emailed an Offer Notice.  The Offer Notice will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date/new employee orientation.

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:
 

• Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County
• Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling
• Handling household hazardous waste
• Providing garbage and recycling facilities for county residents
• Transferring garbage to the landfill or partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items

To learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit: Solid Waste 
 
About Snohomish County Public Works
Public Works is the largest department within Snohomish County government. The department maintains county roads, bridges, traffic and the general transportation system in unincorporated Snohomish County. In addition, the department oversees the disposal of solid waste.
 
Snohomish County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. This growth presents opportunities and challenges for the Public Works department in maintaining and improving critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, managing the solid waste and recycling needs of county residents.
 

To learn more about Snohomish County Public Works, visit Snohomish County Public-Works.
 
Snohomish County - The Future We Choose
 
For information about this job opportunity and posting email: SPW-Recruitment

QUESTIONS?
Email Lynn.Seely@snoco.org or call Lynn Seely at 425-262-2812 or text 425-760-0966 with your questions.