Seasonal Helpers South Plant

Renton, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 24 - 30

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is open to all qualified candidates.

This recruitmentaimsto fill (2) Short-Term Temporary (STT) positionswithananticipated duration ofup to 6 months (ending 10/31/25 or up to 960 hours whichever comes first).

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Seasonal Helper position in the following6 months.

The Wastewater Treatment Division transforms wastewater to become a valuable resource for all King County communities. For those who live work and play in King County to have a healthy and sustainable future the work the Wastewater Treatment Division accomplishes is valuable and important. The impact the Wastewater Treatment Division has on King County shows how great it is to work for WTD.

About the Role:

Because Seasonal Helpers assist our team we can maintain and beautify the trails grounds and structures at South Treatment plant. Seasonal Helpers will perform basic gardening work pressure washing litter and garbage removal and other important tasks. Spring and Summer increase the workload on the Building & Grounds team and an influx of energetic individuals help the team manage the workload. Because Seasonal Helpers assisting our team we can maintain and beautify the trails grounds and structures of WestPoint. This helps us to be good neighbors in the diverse community of King County.

About the Team:

The Building & Grounds team maintains the facilities and grounds of the Wastewater Treatment Division that protects the water and environment by treating wastewater. This contributes to safe and healthy communities in King County and helps the conservation and protection of habitats ecological functions and water quality in the Puget Sound.

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Seasonal Helper you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Duties include operating mowers pressure washers line trimmers leaf blowers and other assorted hand or power tools
Assist personnel in maintenance and cleaning and maintaining of facilities including grounds garden beds clean floors windows various surfaces and hose various tanks sidewalks and surrounding areas
Assist maintenance and operations personnel by performing general laborer duties including clean-up moving furniture and equipment picking up litter and operating county vehicles and other assigned tasks
Assist the custodian in cleaning the plant common areas emptying garbage and working on deep clean projects around the plant

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Experience in the safe operation of hand and power tools
Experience in the safe operation of hedge trimmers
Experience in the safe operation of industrial pressure washers
Experience in the safe operation of power lawnmowers

Competencies You Bring:

Action Oriented:Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues.
Collaborates:Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Partners with others to get work done; Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments; Gains trust and support of others.
Interpersonal Savvy:Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Values Differences:Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Decision Quality:Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Required Licenses:

Valid unencumbered Washington State Drivers License.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: South Treatment Plant- 1200 Monster Rd SW Renton WA 98057
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The position requires the ability to work all shift schedules and to report to work during adverse and inclement weather conditions.
Union Representation:This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Short-Term Temporary (STT) position with an anticipated duration of up to 6 months (ending 10/31/25 or up to 960 hours whichever comes first).
Physical Requirement:Incumbents perform fieldwork at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities and are required to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds use ladders and be exposed to hazardous chemicals and noxious odors.A pre-employment physical review of driving record and reference checks will be conducted before any final job offer.

Application and Selection Process:
First consideration will be given to qualified S.E.I.U. 925 WTD applicants. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical assessment and one or more panel interviews.

AnticipatedTimeline for this recruitment:

Interview: Virtual interview tentative week of 1/26/2026

To apply submit a:

Complete Application
Optional Resume(will be reviewed if submitted)
Optional Cover Letter(will be reviewed if submitted)
Completed Supplemental Questions

Note: Additionaldocuments will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:

Dan Sherman
HR Analyst

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visitour websiteand check us out at Facebook X (formerly Twitter)Instagram YouTubeand ourWTD Blog.

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Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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