Seasonal Mechanic - Lube Technician at City of Bothell – Bothell, Washington

Job posting edited as of February 19, 2026 - Salary information: 2026 salary information has been updated.

Job posting edited as of January 1st, 2026: Salary information The anticipated salary for 2026 will include 2.7% cost of living adjustment (COLA). The above salary does not reflect the 2026 COLA of 2.7%.

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 is seeking a temporary Seasonal Mechanic – Lube Technician to assist with basic automotive service tasks such as oil changes, fluid checks, inspections, and other routine maintenance. This role supports full-time staff in keeping vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for daily operations.

Note: This is a Temporary Full-Time position. The anticipated end date for this position will be four (4) full months from hire. This is also a non-represented and non-benefited position.

Default schedule will be the following: Mondays to Fridays, 5/8 schedule, from 7am – 3:30pm

Recruitment information: The first round of application will be reviewed on January 12th, 2026

What will you do in this position?

• Conduct routine lubrication services, including oil and filter changes, on both light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles to assess fluid levels, identify leaks, and evaluate tire condition, belts, hoses, and basic mechanical components.
• Perform tire rotations and replace wiper blades, air filters, and other minor service tasks.
• Accurately maintains service records and maintenance logs.
• Support fleet staff with basic repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Apply technical skills effectively, drawing on relevant training and experience.
• Strengthen internal and external partnerships to enhance collective success.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Use organizational resources efficiently and responsibly.

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 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell’s increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City’s Organizational Values and the Bothell’s City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works department here and the Fleet division, 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 hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

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