Department: Public Works
Rate of Pay: $19.36 - $23.53
Position Type: Full Time
Apply by: October 27, 2021
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Purpose of Position
Perform routine and semi-skilled work in corrective and preventative maintenance to City buildings, grounds and equipment.
Essential Functions
- Plant, cultivate and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers including fertilizing, mowing, trimming, edging and pruning.Install bark mulch in flower beds.
- Operate and maintain mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, light trucks, tractors, and other tools and equipment.
- Maintain playground equipment, benches, tables, and picnic structures. May assist in the construction and installation of similar items and facilities.
- Clean and sanitize public restrooms, empty trash and pick up trash at assigned parks.
- Follow all safety rules, policies and procedures established for work areas.
- Maintain consistent and regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
- Effectively and clearly communicate to others verbally and in both electronic and physical written forms.
- Must develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and customers.
Auxiliary Job Functions
May be required to assist other department/division personnel as workload or staffing levels dictate.
May set up and take down furniture and equipment for events and meetings and provide necessary amenities.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Landscape maintenance practices and equipment.
- Equipment, materials and methods used in routine custodial and facilities maintenance work and related safety precautions.
- Carpentry, painting and horticulture. Preferred: Prior plumbing and electrical experience.
- Proficiency with internet applications and Microsoft Outlook. Preferred: Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Requirements
This is a highly physical position requiring a full range of body movement to include sitting, standing, bending, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting, etc. May be required to lift heavy equipment and materials weighing up to 90 lbs. Activity and types of duties performed require manual coordination and dexterity for extended periods. This position is classified as “safety sensitive.”
Working Conditions
The majority of duties take place outside of buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions and terrains on a year-round basis.
Supervision Received
Works under the direction of the superintendent or designee.
Education and Experience
Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties.
Special Requirements/Licenses
- Possession of a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain Oregon State Pesticide License within 18 months of hire.
Disclaimer
THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL DUTIES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THIS CLASSIFICATION.