OUR PURPOSE

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.OUR VALUESAt Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Tigard takes great pride in our parks and trail systems and the Parks Team plays an integral role in maintaining, repairing, and developing our neighborhood parks and our community parks including Cook Park, the crown jewel of Tigard’s park system.

• Planting, pruning trees and removing hazardous trees.
• Irrigating, mowing, renovating and fertilizing turf, trimming, planting, fertilizing and pruning shrubs.
• Operating specialized vehicles and heavy equipment (such as aerial lift trucks, production mowers) related to the construction, maintenance and repair of City parks.
• Installing, inspecting, and maintaining park equipment and grounds to ensure safe user experiences.
• Maintaining park appearance – graffiti and trash removal and vandalism repair.
• Participates in programming, installing, troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems.
• Please review the Utility Worker II classification for additional details about this job.
  Please review the Utility Worker I classification for additional details about this job.

YOU are Collaborative!You share time and knowledge with others; adjust priorities as circumstances dictate; follow through on commitments, accept responsibility for actions, resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.YOU embrace Diversity!You demonstrate an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. You treat all people with dignity, courtesy, and respect.YOU are a good Steward!You demonstrate fiscal accountability aimed at sustainability. You actively contribute to the productivity of your organization; you demonstrate good stewardship of time and resources; you maintain high ethical standards. YOU Care!
You anticipate the needs of internal and external customers; you deliver quality work products and services within expected timeframes. You consider and respond constructively to people in various situations.YOU are Innovative!You consider new approaches to situations; you are curious and solution oriented; you encourage ideas and improvements.YOU foster Sustainability!You actively encourage environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.YOU work Safely:You adhere to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; you perform work in a safe manner; you encourage and support others to be safe while at work.

The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND 
• Two (2) years of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape. 

 Licenses and Certifications:

• Utility Worker I: Oregon Driver license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving history.
• Utility Worker II: Possession of a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver license with the appropriate endorsements (within 6 months of employment) and satisfactory driving history and Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain: Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross and a valid CPR Certification

Union Representation: SEIU
 
Schedule: Generally, working days are Monday-Friday 8 hour days, occasionally weekend work during summertime.
 
Compensation for Utility Worker II: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $24.95-$33.33 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $30.33 per hour.
 
Compensation for Utility Worker I: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $23.75-$31.83 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $28.87 per hour.
 
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test designed to evaluate ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job.
  
How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications that are emailed. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division by closing time/date. This job is open until filled. First review date of applications will be Monday, February 5th, 2024. Please apply by Sunday, February 4th, 2024 for first round consideration. 
  
IMPORTANT: (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
 
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive Veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands for Utility Worker vary somewhat based on division. Click on the links below to view the complete job task analysis:

Job Task Analysis - Parks

Job Task Analysis - All other divisions

Environmental Elements: Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noises, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confined workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff, public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.