The City of Sherwood Public Works Department is currently seeking to a full-time, benefited, Maintenance Worker II position in the Parks Division. Depending on area of assignment, the successful candidates will perform a variety of skilled manual tasks to maintain the infrastructure within the City, including parks, sports fields, open space, facilities, and streets. Will also operate, maintain, and repair various public works equipment.
 
 City of Sherwood is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.

 

• Clean, maintain, inspect and repair City sidewalks, pathways and right-of-ways including sanding/removing snow and ice, and cutting and removing trees and vegetation.
• Maintain turf areas, mow, aerate, fertilize, and irrigate, control weeds by hand, maintain annual and perennial flowerbeds in parks landscape areas and other areas as assigned, apply bark dust/chips, maintain/repair/replace sprinkler heads and lines, and other similar activities.
• Maintain appearance of parks and sports fields by performing such tasks as minor carpentry and plumbing repairs, pick up litter and garbage, rake/remove leaves, haul and/or chip brush and limbs, control pests, marking and striping of sports fields.

• Perform various special event tasks such as hanging banners, setting up and taking down of holiday decoration, etc.
• Operate various public works equipment, e.g. dump truck, loader, backhoe, mower, jack hammer, chain saw etc. Perform operator maintenance, such as conducting pre- and post-operation checks, maintaining proper fluid levels.
• Maintain and organize tool room and stock. Ensure that all hand tools are accounted for and are placed in a safe and usable condition. Perform general inventory to account for all supplies, tools and equipment. Enter totals and reconcile in computer. 

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS: 
 Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Education and Experience: 
Typical education would include high school diploma or equivalent. Typical experience would include one year of relevant experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
 
Knowledge of: 
General knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment, practices, methods, hazards and safety precautions used in the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure including right-of-ways, parks, facility maintenance, and general equipment servicing methods.
 
 Ability to: 
Interact effectively with the public and employees. Operate all required vehicles and equipment, such as forklift tractor/loader, brush chipper tractor/mower, truck with or without trailer; use a variety portable power tools; and use a variety of hand tools.
 
 Special Requirements/Licenses: 
Possession of valid Driver’s License and Class B Oregon Commercial Driver’s License is an essential function of the job. Failure to maintain licensure is grounds for disqualification of continued employment.
Also required are current CPR/First Aid card and Work Zone Traffic Safety certification and the ability to obtain a Forklift certification within six months of appointment.
 
 Depending on area of assignment, may require possession of any or all of the following certifications within one year of appointment:

• Class A Oregon Commercial Driver’s License is an essential function of the job. Failure to maintain licensure is grounds for disqualification of continued employment.
• Confined Space Entry Certification

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 
 Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, extensive walking while reading water meters, bend, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Many duties are physically demanding requiring entry to confined spaces and occasionally moving materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Movement of materials weighing up to 75 pounds may consume up to 15% of the work period. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity and coordination.
 
 Working Conditions: The majority of duties take place outside of buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions and on a year-round basis, sewage, bio-hazards, traffic, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise and chemicals. Entry to confined spaces is required on an infrequent basis. May require working on rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
 
 The City of Sherwood provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when needed to enable the individual to perform the essential duties and meet the essential requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law.
 
 Desirable Qualifications: Previous experience in a municipal public works department or in construction trades or water distribution experience.
 
 Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
 
 Veterans' Preference
 If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status.
 
 Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
 Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: hr@sherwoodoregon.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
 
 Status of Your Application
 You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
 
 Questions Regarding This RecruitmentLydia McEvoy, Human Resources Managermcevoyl@sherwoodoregon.gov* City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace *