Seasonal Laborer

Salary: $19.12 - $21.51 Hourly
Location : City of Superior - Government Center 1316 N. 14th Street, Superior, WI
Job Type: Seasonal Employees
Job Number: 00359
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/18/2026 11:00 PM Central


Job Definition
LOOKING FOR SPRING/SUMMER/FALL WORK? WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU!

The City of Superior is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Laborer to work for our Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.

HOURS: 40 hours/week. Schedules vary based on season, see below. Season typically runs from April-November based on assignment, weather, and budget. Students only available in summer months are also encouraged to apply!

HOURLY WAGE: $19.12 - $21.51 (The $21.51 rate will be offered to those who possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License and perform work at that level.)

DEFINITION: Under supervision, performs a variety of tasks in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of City facilities. The Seasonal Laborer works on tasks that do not require operation of light or medium equipment. However, employees that possess a class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are eligible to earn the higher rate if/when they operate light or medium equipment. Employees in seasonal laborer assignments are temporary employees and are not assigned to a shift; their work day/week may vary based on operational needs of their designated department.
TYPICAL TASKS:
Parks, Recreation, & Forestry:

Reports to City Garage - 2301 Hill Ave. Superior, WI

Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (summer hours); 40 hours/week

• Plant, weed, water, mulch and general maintenance for garden beds in parks and along vegetated corridors of Belknap Street and Tower Avenue.
• Turf maintenance, including mowing, line trimming, edging, seeding, mulching, aerating, and raking. Mowing includes parks, vacant lots, roadsides, landfill and trails
• Trail construction and maintenance. Brook paths and sidewalks using a tractor with a broom attachment.
• Fall leaf and spring brush cleanup operations.
• Empty garbage and recycling receptacles, and fill Mutt Mitt dispensers. Collect and dispose litter and windblown material.
• Ballfield maintenance including placing and leveling aglime, dragging infields, placing and removing bases, mowing outfields, chalking baselines, and fence line trimming.
• Maintain facilities including cleaning buildings and bathrooms. Remove/cover graffiti and perform other painting tasks as needed
• Operate fuel, clean, grease, maintain, inspect a variety of equipment, as required per project. Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Transport equipment, construction supplies, and materials.
• Special projects and other tasks to support Park operations and programs.

Employment Standards

Knowledge :

• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and the safety precautions for performing laborer tasks.
• Some knowledge of general maintenance, construction, tools and equipment.

Ability to :

• Use and care for tools and equipment used in the general maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Work under adverse weather conditions.
• Safety lift 60 pounds from ground level to overhead level.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position.

Requirements/Special Requirements


Any combination of training and experience which meets the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify for this position would be through high school graduation or GED certification and six months of experience performing laboring tasks.

Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 at the time of application.
Residency: None
Driver License: Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Drug Test: Must pass post-offer drug screen. Employee's that possess a CDL will be subject to random testing.
This position will not receive benefits.