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ABOUT MILL VALLEY
Mill Valley is a full-service city located just 10 miles north of San Francisco, known for its scenic beauty, strong sense of community, and commitment to high-quality public service. Nestled at the base of Mount Tamalpais and surrounded by redwood groves and open space, Mill Valley offers a unique blend of small-town charm and access to world-class natural and cultural amenities.
Home to approximately 14,000 residents within 4.8 square miles, Mill Valley features a vibrant downtown, distinctive neighborhoods, and an engaged, environmentally conscious community. The City takes pride in maintaining its infrastructure, parks, and public spaces to a high standard, contributing to an exceptional quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Working for the City of Mill Valley provides the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful impact in a community that values public service, sustainability, and stewardship of its natural environment. Employees benefit from a collaborative, team-oriented workplace where innovation, skill-building, and professional growth are encouraged.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
KEEP THE INTERVIEW DATE IN MIND AS YOU APPLY: Thursday, April 23, 2026 (in-person)
The City of Mill Valley is excited to offer four (4) Seasonal Operations Aide positions, providing one role with multiple pathways to explore public service careers. These positions provide hands on experience supporting essential infrastructure and community services across both the Public Works Department and the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin, also known as SASM.
Seasonal Operations Aides may be assigned to one of the following teams:
- Public Works – Parks Maintenance Division (2 positions)
- Public Works – Streets & Sewers Division (1 position)
- Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) – Maintenance Division (1 position)
This is more than a seasonal job. It is an opportunity to gain real world experience, build practical skills, and explore long term career pathways in public works and utilities. Many of our full time team members began their careers in part time or seasonal roles like this one.
DIVISION ASSIGNMENTS AND TYPICAL DUTIES
Parks Maintenance Division with Public Works:Responsibilities may include trash collection, graffiti removal, weed abatement, irrigation repairs, and supervised operation of equipment such as blowers, weed/hedge trimmers, and mowers. Work supports the maintenance of City parks, landscaped areas, trees, and vegetation.
Streets and Sewers Division with Public Works:
Responsibilities may include trash collection, graffiti removal, clearing and repairing drainage facilities, street sign repair and replacement, road and curb painting, pothole and asphalt repairs, and related maintenance tasks.
Maintenance Division with SASM:Responsibilities may include assisting with maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and facilities, supporting mechanical repairs, cleaning and preparing work areas, and helping ensure systems operate safely and efficiently. This assignment provides exposure to specialized tools, equipment, and processes used in wastewater treatment operations.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under close supervision, the Seasonal Operations Aide provides entry-level support to an assigned department or division. This temporary role (up to 180 days) offers hands-on experience in operations, assisting staff with tasks such as maintenance, repair, cleaning, construction, and light equipment use. Duties may vary by program area and can include manual labor and tool handling.
Examples of Essential Job Functions (may include but are not limited to):
- Under direction, assist in the maintenance and upkeep of City facilities including but not limited to: parks, fields, SLP’s, streets, buildings, sewers, pools, playgrounds, and others.
- Under direction, assist in the construction or installation of City infrastructure such as curbs, sidewalks, paths, railings, stairs, signs, etc.
- Under direction, prepare and maintain work sites with safety in mind, including proper cordoning, clearance, traffic safety, and the like.
- Prepare and maintain equipment for use; clean and store equipment; shuttle and deliver equipment as directed.
- Perform research and data collection.
- Perform related duties as required.
Please see the Job Description attached for more detail.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn by doing and takes pride in supporting the Mill Valley community, the Public Works Department, and the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin teams. The successful candidate is reliable, safety conscious, and brings a positive, can do attitude to a variety of tasks, from maintaining parks and streets to supporting essential wastewater operations.
An interest in public works, wastewater systems, maintenance, or hands on outdoor work is a plus. You do not need extensive experience, just a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and the ability to work well on a team. Those interested in mechanical systems or environmental protection will gain valuable, real world exposure through this role.
If you enjoy working outdoors, using tools and equipment, and building practical skills while making a visible impact in the community, this is a great opportunity.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Benefits
This temporary role (up to 180 days) is unrepresented and unbenefited. Rehire is not permitted until 180 days after separation. That said, it’s a great way to get your foot in the door, gain valuable experience, and work alongside a dedicated team you may want to join full time if/when future opportunities arise.
Special Instructions
Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise the City of Mill Valley by emailing abricca@cityofmillvalley.gov and sallingham@cityofmillvalley.gov.
City of Mill Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The City of Mill Valley primarily utilizes CalOpps.org to accept and process employment applications. All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources Analyst Annie Bricca at abricca@cityofmillvalley.gov.
Please complete all sections of the application, including the supplemental questions and work experience section which should be consistent with information on your resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City's official application form, but should accompany the application. Applicants are required to attach both a cover letter and a resume for consideration.
All applications, cover letters, and resumes will be reviewed to select those applicants whose qualifications appear to most closely match the requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process and the City of Mill Valley is not responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application.
Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.
It is strongly recommended that you write your cover letter personally and do not use AI tools, as we value authentic and individualized responses.
Paper applications may be obtained from the City of Mill Valley at City Hall, 26 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 or by calling (415) 388-4033 x4772.
INTERVIEW PROCESS & SCHEDULE
A limited number of qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the subsequent phase(s) of the recruitment process, which may include one or more of the following: written examination, performance examination, assessment exercises, oral interviews, and complete background checks.
Please ensure that you are available for the interview date listed below when submitting your application, as we are unable to accommodate rescheduling or make-up interviews.
KEEP THE INTERVIEW DATE IN MIND AS YOU APPLY: Thursday, April 23, 2026.