Public works director Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Salary : $17.75 - $20.75 Hourly

Location : Urbandale, IA

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 25-Summer Laborer-01

Department : Public Works / Engineering

Division : Public Works

Opening Date : 12 / 02 / 2025

Summary Description

The City of Urbandale is seeking hardworking candidates to join our Public Works and Parks teams for the 2026 season as Summer Laborers. Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting essential maintenance, operational, and construction activities that keep our community safe, clean, and thriving. This role offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, work with a variety of tools and equipment, and contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact residents and visitors. Whether assisting with park upkeep, supporting street and infrastructure maintenance, or helping with facility care, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality service to the community.

This temporary summer position runs from mid-May through mid-August 2026 and involves performing heavy manual labor in a variety of outdoor conditions.

Routine Job Duties / Responsibilities

Parks Laborer Responsibilities :

• Assists with park maintenance projects.
• Repairs and replaces park equipment.
• Assists with landscaping work in parks and at facilities.
• Assists and performs janitorial duties in park facilities.
• Assist maintaining City buildings and property.
• Assists park staff in arborist work activity in parks and at City facilities.
• Operates vehicles and assorted hand and power tools.
• Performs heavy manual labor.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Public Works Laborer Responsibilities :

Periodic Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Typical Qualifications

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Abilities :

Supplemental Information

There are multiple openings available for the 2026 season. This opportunity will be posted until filled.

Post-offer / pre-employment reference checks, background / motor vehicle report check, and drug screening are required.

Candidates will receive notifications via email from (NEOGOV). Please apply using an active email address that you check often, and consider enabling text alerts to stay informed.

The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at or (515) 331-6738 prior to the application deadline.

This position is not eligible for health benefits but may be eligible for IPERS. IPERS eligibility and participation will begin once an employee earns $1,000 or more in two consecutive quarters and will continue for the duration of employment.