Public Works Maintenance Worker Aide - Utilities

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City of Bothell’s Public Works Utilities Division is looking for two seasonal team players to tackle utilities maintenance within their storm, water, and sewer system. Jump in and help us keep Bothell safe and beautiful!

Recruitment information:

• First round of application will be reviewed on Wednesday, May 27th
• Default schedule will be the following: 4/10s 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Fridays off).

Note: Anticipated to start mid-June 2026. This is a temporary full-time position, that have been authorized to be funded for up to six (6) full months from hire. This position is also non-represented and non-benefited positions.

What will you do in this position?

• Performs detention pond site maintenance: mowing and line trimming, weeding, mulching, rain garden maintenance, and garbage pickup.
• Inspects, repairs, and cleans storm drains. 
• Cleans and maintains 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); operates push and riding mowers, line trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Assist with repairs of water valve boxes; exercises and flushes fire hydrants, blow offs, air-vacs, and water valves; replaces existing water meters; maintains, cleans, and paints pump stations and reservoirs.
• Aid in the repair of sewer maintenance holes; exercises sewer valves, and assists with sewer main cleaning and flushing.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Be 18 years or older and have a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels. 
• Develop and utilize collaborative relationships to build informal and formal teams, aiming to achieve team goals. 
• Effectively evaluate and prioritize various tasks, projects, and demands. 
• Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives. 
• Take responsibility for accomplishing goals and achieving quality results.

To read the full job description, click here. 

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. 

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives.    The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.     

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds.  We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [email protected].

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell? 
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”.