Public Works Seasonal Positions

About This Role

Join Kitsap County Public Works for a seasonal position that offers immersive, hands-on experience in public service or skilled trades, building essential skills and professional readiness. Support critical community operations while gaining practical experience, structured training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Clean up litter from roads and public spaces (Clean Kitsap Program)
• Support the Adopt a Spot program by organizing supplies and assisting volunteers (Clean Kitsap Program)
• Participate in recycling events and litter-prevention projects (Clean Kitsap Program)
• Respond to public service requests and assist with light office tasks like data entry (Clean Kitsap Program)
• Provide operational support at County-owned recycle and garbage facilities (Recycling and Garbage Facilities/Olympic View Transfer Station)
• Work directly with the public to screen waste loads, oversee recycling and public disposal areas, and direct traffic (Recycling and Garbage Facilities/Olympic View Transfer Station)
• Open and close facilities and perform cashiering duties (Recycling and Garbage Facilities/Olympic View Transfer Station)
• Perform light maintenance including painting, striping, landscaping, pressure washing, and use of outdoor tools and equipment (Recycling and Garbage Facilities/Olympic View Transfer Station)
• Assist with roadway striping (Traffic Maintenance)
• Install and maintain traffic signs and signals (Traffic Maintenance)
• Support traffic control (Traffic Maintenance)
• Perform vehicle inspections, equipment servicing, and shop cleaning (Traffic Maintenance)

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends (for Clean Kitsap Program and Recycling and Garbage Facilities/Olympic View Transfer Station)

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity to gain experience

Nice to Have

• Interest in public service or skilled trades