Seasonal Operations Technician

About the role

This is a 3‑month seasonal position with the Department of Public Works, providing labor, maintenance, and operational support across city assets such as streets, sidewalks, parks, and storm‑water infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine physical labor, cleaning, and upkeep of public spaces, including litter removal, leaf collection, landscaping, painting, and general cleanup.
• Prepare, transport, stage, and clean up materials, tools, equipment, and work areas before, during, and after assignments.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as pressure washers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, and mowers, as well as basic hand tools.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in manual labor or public‑works operations is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in varying weather and to lift up to 49 lb independently.

Required skills

• Knowledge of basic safety practices and proper use of hand and power tools.
• Proficiency with equipment such as pressure washers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers, mowers, brooms, shovels, rakes, and hoes.