What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance & Public Works Helper position at City of Tualatin?
Summary
The City is seeking a hardworking, dependable individual to join our team as a Park Maintenance and Public Works Helper. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and wants to build a career in public service.
This position supports multiple City departments and involves a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks. Duties include maintaining parks and landscaped areas; such as mowing, planting, irrigation and general groundskeeping. As well as the maintenance of the City's water, street, and stormwater systems. Tasks may involve repairs, cleaning, inspections and routine upkeep. Work rotates seasonally among Parks Maintenance, Water, and Street/Storm/Sewer divisions, and some task my be performed independently once trained.
This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave - along with training and growth opportunities within the City. If you would like be a part of a supportive team and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, then check out the details below to this fantastic opportunity.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists cleaning sewer and storm lines and utility holes, catch basins, water quality facilities and other related assets.
Assists with annual pavement maintenance program work, providing traffic control, monitoring traffic flow, preparing roadways for sealing activities.
Performs roadside vegetation work, including tree and shrub pruning, weeding and raking, spreading mulch, and watering plants as assigned.
Performs manual labor such as digging ditches, installing and maintaining street signs, removing obstacles and debris from roadway and adjacent areas, and hand-loading and unloading all types of material.
Performs general grounds keeping and landscaping duties in City parks and grounds. This includes mowing, hedging, watering, planting, pruning, weeding, and leaf removal.
Performs general janitorial/maintenance duties, including public restroom cleaning and garbage/litter collection and pickup at City parks.
Conducts flushing of water system through operation of fire hydrants.
Responds to basic utility billing and customer service requests, including tasks such as meter reading, placing door hangers, meter replacement, or meter box repair.
Performs basic maintenance on water system assets, including hydrant painting, button replacement, and valve turning.
Operates equipment such as hand tools, blowers, hedgers and weed trimmers, mowers, small utility vehicles, chainsaw and chipper.
Operates a City vehicle to drive to job sites.
Utilizes a computer, tablet, and/or cell phone to complete assessments, track work activities, and communicate with supervisor or other members of the crew.
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Parks Maintenance Manager, but will receive supervision from the Water Manager and Street/Storm/Sewer Manager as the position rotates seasonally. May receive task direction from division lead workers on various job sites. Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License. Must be able to obtain traffic control certification within 6 months of hire.
Technical Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow oral and written instruction. Ability to perform strenuous, manual tasks and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience in or general knowledge of general maintenance and construction work, and sufficient education to ensure the ability to read and write.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, and at times lift up to 85 lbs. The employee is regularly required to push and pull with up to 100 lbs of force, and occasionally with up to 150 lbs. of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
Additional Information
How To Apply
Apply online prior to the posted closing date and time.
If you have a general question regarding the recruitment, contact Human Resources recruitment@tualatin.gov.
The City of Tualatin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you think you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.
There are a wide variety of benefits available to employees represented by the Tualatin Employees Association. These benefits include: health, dental with orthodontia, vision, life insurance, voluntary life insurance plans, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, an employee assistance program, and voluntary deferred compensation programs.
For More Information, Follow The Link Below
Tualatin AFSCME-Represented Employees Benefit Summary
01
Do you have experience in flagging?
How much experience do you have in operating heavy equipment (i.e., bulldozer or forklift)?
Do you have experience in working with hand tools such as hedgers, blowers, or trimmers?
How many years of experience do you have construction?
How many years of experience do you have performing strenuous manual tasks on a daily basis?
Do you have experience in grounds keeping or landscaping?
Are you an employee at the City of Tualatin working in an AFSCME-represented position?
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you think you may qualify, please read the following checklist carefully. Check the box for each item that is appropriate. To receive veteran's preference, you must complete this section, and attach the required documentation when you submit this application. Acceptable documentation is either a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions, or as otherwise specifically noted below . "Active duty" does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or a National Guard unit.
Qualified Disabled Veterans - You may claim additional employment preference if you check at least one box in the section below and provide proof of eligibility by attaching BOTH of the following documents with this application: 1. A copy of your DD-214 or 215, Certificate of Discharge, Copy 4, and 2. A public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To order the letter, call 1-800-827-1000 and request a public employment preference letter.
The City is seeking a hardworking, dependable individual to join our team as a Park Maintenance and Public Works Helper. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work and wants to build a career in public service.
This position supports multiple City departments and involves a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks. Duties include maintaining parks and landscaped areas; such as mowing, planting, irrigation and general groundskeeping. As well as the maintenance of the City's water, street, and stormwater systems. Tasks may involve repairs, cleaning, inspections and routine upkeep. Work rotates seasonally among Parks Maintenance, Water, and Street/Storm/Sewer divisions, and some task my be performed independently once trained.
This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave - along with training and growth opportunities within the City. If you would like be a part of a supportive team and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, then check out the details below to this fantastic opportunity.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists cleaning sewer and storm lines and utility holes, catch basins, water quality facilities and other related assets.
Assists with annual pavement maintenance program work, providing traffic control, monitoring traffic flow, preparing roadways for sealing activities.
Performs roadside vegetation work, including tree and shrub pruning, weeding and raking, spreading mulch, and watering plants as assigned.
Performs manual labor such as digging ditches, installing and maintaining street signs, removing obstacles and debris from roadway and adjacent areas, and hand-loading and unloading all types of material.
Performs general grounds keeping and landscaping duties in City parks and grounds. This includes mowing, hedging, watering, planting, pruning, weeding, and leaf removal.
Performs general janitorial/maintenance duties, including public restroom cleaning and garbage/litter collection and pickup at City parks.
Conducts flushing of water system through operation of fire hydrants.
Responds to basic utility billing and customer service requests, including tasks such as meter reading, placing door hangers, meter replacement, or meter box repair.
Performs basic maintenance on water system assets, including hydrant painting, button replacement, and valve turning.
Operates equipment such as hand tools, blowers, hedgers and weed trimmers, mowers, small utility vehicles, chainsaw and chipper.
Operates a City vehicle to drive to job sites.
Utilizes a computer, tablet, and/or cell phone to complete assessments, track work activities, and communicate with supervisor or other members of the crew.
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Parks Maintenance Manager, but will receive supervision from the Water Manager and Street/Storm/Sewer Manager as the position rotates seasonally. May receive task direction from division lead workers on various job sites. Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this position.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License. Must be able to obtain traffic control certification within 6 months of hire.
Technical Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow oral and written instruction. Ability to perform strenuous, manual tasks and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Experience in or general knowledge of general maintenance and construction work, and sufficient education to ensure the ability to read and write.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, and at times lift up to 85 lbs. The employee is regularly required to push and pull with up to 100 lbs of force, and occasionally with up to 150 lbs. of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
Additional Information
How To Apply
Apply online prior to the posted closing date and time.
If you have a general question regarding the recruitment, contact Human Resources recruitment@tualatin.gov.
The City of Tualatin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you think you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.
There are a wide variety of benefits available to employees represented by the Tualatin Employees Association. These benefits include: health, dental with orthodontia, vision, life insurance, voluntary life insurance plans, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, an employee assistance program, and voluntary deferred compensation programs.
For More Information, Follow The Link Below
Tualatin AFSCME-Represented Employees Benefit Summary
01
Do you have experience in flagging?
- Yes
- No
How much experience do you have in operating heavy equipment (i.e., bulldozer or forklift)?
- 0 to 6 months
- 6 months to 1 years
- 1 to 3 years
- 4 or more years
Do you have experience in working with hand tools such as hedgers, blowers, or trimmers?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have construction?
- 0 to 6 months
- One to two Years
- More than two years
How many years of experience do you have performing strenuous manual tasks on a daily basis?
- No
- 6 months to 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 years or more
Do you have experience in grounds keeping or landscaping?
- Yes
- No
Are you an employee at the City of Tualatin working in an AFSCME-represented position?
- Yes
- No
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you think you may qualify, please read the following checklist carefully. Check the box for each item that is appropriate. To receive veteran's preference, you must complete this section, and attach the required documentation when you submit this application. Acceptable documentation is either a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions, or as otherwise specifically noted below . "Active duty" does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or a National Guard unit.
- I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before 1/31/55, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
- I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after 1/31/55, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
- I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for 178 days or less, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability.
- I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for 178 days or less, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions and have a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
- I received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
- I am receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a nonservice-connected pension)
- I am not a veteran
Qualified Disabled Veterans - You may claim additional employment preference if you check at least one box in the section below and provide proof of eligibility by attaching BOTH of the following documents with this application: 1. A copy of your DD-214 or 215, Certificate of Discharge, Copy 4, and 2. A public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To order the letter, call 1-800-827-1000 and request a public employment preference letter.
- I am entitled to disability compensation under laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- I was discharged or released from active duty for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
- I was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
- I am not a disabled veteran
- Required Question