About this role
About the Role
The City of Bothell’s Public Works Utilities Division is seeking two seasonal team members to perform utilities maintenance across the storm, water, and sewer systems. This temporary, full-time, non-represented position supports maintenance activities to help keep Bothell safe and beautiful; funding covers up to six months from hire and benefits are not provided.
What You'll Do
- Detention pond site maintenance: mowing and line trimming, weeding, mulching, rain garden maintenance, and garbage pickup.
- Inspect, repair, and clean storm drains; clean and maintain storm system drainage ditches, culverts, ponds, and streams.
- Mow, trim, and weed small landscape areas around water and sewer sites (lift stations, pump stations, reservoirs, and right of ways); operate push and riding mowers, line trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Assist with repairs of water valve boxes; exercise and flush fire hydrants, blow offs, air-vacs, and water valves; replace existing water meters; maintain, clean, and paint pump stations and reservoirs.
- Aid in the repair of sewer maintenance holes; exercise sewer valves, and assist with sewer main cleaning and flushing.
- Adhere to the anticipated start in mid-June 2026 and the 4/10s schedule (6:00 am - 4:30 pm with Fridays off).
What We're Looking For
- Be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently through diverse channels.
- Develop and utilize collaborative relationships to build informal and formal teams to achieve goals.
- Effectively evaluate and prioritize tasks, projects, and demands.
- Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives.
- Take responsibility for accomplishing goals and achieving quality results.
Compensation & Benefits
- This is a temporary full-time position funded for up to six (6) months from hire.
- This position is non-represented and non-benefited.
- Equal Opportunity Employer; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please email [email protected].