Parks Maintenance Worker (Limited Term Full-Time)

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.

Join the City of Bothells Parks team! We are looking for a dependable and motivated individual to help maintain the Citys parks trails grounds sports fields and facilities. This position plays an important role in keeping our community spaces clean safe and welcoming while supporting special events and providing quality service to residents visitors and City staff.

This is a Limited Term Full-time position that is authorized until December 31 2027.

Typical Schedule for this position: 5/8s Sunday thru Thursday 6:30am to 3pm.

What will you do in this position

• Perform routine maintenance of City infrastructure including trails parks grounds sports fields and facilities as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may vary based on the specific job assignment.
• Maintain landscaped areas by mowing lawns trimming hedges removing trash brush weeds and debris; applies paint herbicides pesticides fertilizers and other chemicals in accordance with applicable guidelines and safety requirements; prepares and maintains sports fields.
• Support positive relationships between the City of Bothell and the community by providing courteous and cooperative service to residents visitors customers and City staff; promotes City goals and priorities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related matters client records and City information; performs other related duties as assigned or required.
• Support the delivery of Citywide parks and recreation services by assisting with special events and performing routine park maintenance including restroom cleaning litter and trash removal and general upkeep of parks and recreational facilities throughout the City.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Ensure clear and efficient communication of information and ideas through diverse communication channels.
• Take initiative for reaching objectives and achieving quality results.
• Collaborate both within the organization and externally to foster effective partnerships.
• Effectively evaluate and prioritize various tasks projects and demands.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications click here.

About City of Bothell:

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothells increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the Citys Organizational Valuesand the Bothells City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothells Parks and Recreation Department 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 peoples 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

To learn more about the City of Bothells 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. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. AFSCME employees with approved second-language proficiency will receive a 2% pay premium throughout their employment.Commute trip reduction alternative work schedules flexible work environment and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.