Seasonal Laborer

Seasonal Laborer Salary $16.00 Hourly Location IL 61201, IL Job Type Temporary Job Number 2026-905 Department Public Works Opening Date 04/17/2026 Closing Date 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Central Description Benefits Description Under direct supervision, performs all types of manual labor including mowing grass, raking leaves, and shoveling snow. Performs other work assignments involving the maintenance of City equipment, properties, and facilities. Examples of Duties 1. Mows grass, rakes leaves, cuts weeds on City owned properties. 2. Picks up and disposes of debris and litter on City owned properties. 3. Shovels snow from sidewalks and steps; spreads salt by hand on ice covered walkways. 4. Performs all types of manual labor activities related to the general maintenance of City facilities, water distribution, and sewer collection systems. 5. Performs other duties as requires or assigned. Typical Qualifications Requires ability to perform strenuous manual labor in all types of weather conditions. Requires ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instruction. Requires possession of a valid class "D" Illinois Drivers License. Must pass a background check and substance screening. Must be in good physical condition and be at least 18 years of age. Supplemental Information Physical Demands Requires ability to tolerate extremes of weather, as well as perform continuous; standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, and heavy lifting (as defined by OSHA Work Practices Guide). Specific requirements for lifting and frequencies are stated in terms of the maximum expectations of the position. Additional Information Residency requirement does not apply to seasonal positions. Salary increases $0.50 per hour with a CDL license. No Benefits Employer City of Rock Island Address 1528 3rd Avenue Rock Island, Illinois, 61201 Phone (309) 732-2050 (309) 732-2058 Website http://www.rigov.org