Parks Worker

Do you enjoy working outside, have pride in your work, with a focus on safety, and want to make our City a better place? Then this may be the ideal job for you!  

This position will primarily focus on landscaping activities including:  mowing, edging, pruning, planting vegetation, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, applying chemicals, completing equipment inspections and performing minor building and facility repairs including electrical and structural, and grounds maintenance.  The ability to safely tow and maneuver trailers is desired.

This position is covered in the Teamster bargaining unit and incumbents must live within a 30 minute drive of their regularly assigned work site.  Incumbent will have 12 months from hire date to meet the residency requirement.

The benefits for this position include, medical, dental, vision and prescription for all qualified family members for premiums of $115 per month.  Time off benefits include vacation, holidays and sick leave.

Minimum Qualifications:
A High School diploma or equivalent and two years of work experience in general park maintenance, landscape construction, turf care, agricultural production, or related field are required; or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
 
Licensing Requirements:
• Valid Oregon Driver's License – Class C
• Forklift Certificate within the probationary period
• State of Oregon Pesticide Applicators license within the probationary period

Incumbents may be required to obtain CPR, Competent Person, and/or Confined Space Entrant, Attendant and/or Supervisor Certification.

Incumbents must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain any certification or license required by City, State or Federal agencies to work in assigned position.

To apply visit www.grantspassoregon.gov, go to the Human Resources tab then click on Job Opportunities.
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Questions regarding this recruitment, you may contact Human Resources at 541.450.6050 or humanresources@grantspassoregon.gov.