Operations Maintenance Assistant Summer Seasonal

The mission of the UFSWQD is toequitably reduce flood risk and prepare for and respond to flood emergencies by maintaining levees conveying water when necessary and finding innovative and naturebased ways to live with more water around us while supporting community safety and the regions economic vitality contributing to the health of the river and watershed planning for a more climateresilient future and promoting equity in all we do.

The UFSWQD manages the flood safety system in northern Multnomah County.The system prevents 8000 residents 60000 businesses 2000 acres of natural habitat and critical services such as Portland International Airport and the regions secondary supply of drinking water from being flooded by the Columbia River.

This position is open from Tuesday April 1 until filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Monday April 14 2025 to be considered for the first review.

This position will perform various tasks including pump station inspections beaver dam and stormwater blockage removal the operation of vehicles including trucks and trailers painting and support on Operation & Maintenance (O&M) projects as needed. The assistant will also perform servicing and minor repairs to tools and equipment perform manual labor tasks with small equipment and hand tools perform building maintenance and complete paperwork associated with different administrative tasks. Work is performed in partnership with the operations crew or independently. The position reports to the Operations Manager.

Perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to the operation of vehicles and equipment including truck & trailer herbicide spray tanks hydroseeder; perform servicing and minor repairs to tools and equipment; perform manual labor tasks with small equipment and hand tools; perform building maintenance and application of general use herbicides; complete paperwork associated with different tasks. Work is performed as part of our O&M team and is supervised by a crew lead.

Specifically this position will:

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow all safety standards and guidelines.
• Assist with routine maintenance in:
  • Levee systems
  • Pump stationsystems
  • Drainage ways
  • Facilities repairs
• Perform essential core tasks for system reliability.
• Conduct weekly pump station inspections which include:
  • Driving to and from and work sites as directed
  • Drainage way clearing and debris removal
  • Pump station and culvert gratesclearing
  • Levee mowing and other vegetation removals
  • Weedeating pump stations and levee areas.
  • Herbicide application

It is the duty of all employees to: Perform other duties as assigned;

• Strive to achieve the Mission Vision and Values of the organization;
• Perform the duties assigned during an emergency;
• Complete required Incident Command System training within 90 days of hire;
• Remain within a 10hour response time during the Districts Partial Emergency Activation or as specified by the Executive Director;
• Work well with community and be a strong ambassador for UFSWQD; Exemplify the workplace safety culture.
• Create a culture that promotes respect inclusion and equity for the diversity of people in our workforce and community.

Knowledge of:

• Safe work practices and the safety culture
• Working with power tools and equipment
• Reading math and communication (oral listening and written) skills equivalent to those obtained by completing high school or commensurate experience

Ability to:

• Work in a team environment
• Have a positive attitude in a work setting
• Operate simple power tools and hand tools
• Learn and apply safety techniques and standards
• Periodically bend twist and climb in and out of vehicles and equipment
• Climb and/or work on steep slopes
• Work with pesticides and other chemicals safely
• Work onwater
• Work outdoors for extended periods under unfavorable conditions
• Lift50pounds and maneuver100pounds
• Utilize computers or other electronic devices to document work
• Drive to and from worksites as directed
• Pass preemployment drug screening

Education Experience and Special Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Valid class C state drivers license (valid drivers license for 1 year or more) and clean driving record
• Requires 02 years of related experience.

Preferred skills & qualifications:

• Experience operatingbasic power tools.
• Knowledge of construction site safety awareness
• Experience operating a work boat with an outboard motor.

This position is given the opportunity to work in a unique area along the Columbia Slough. The campus is in Northeast Portland OR where at times you dont feel like you are working within the city limits at all. You will work along the entirety of the district extending from Smith & Bybee lakes to the West and the Sandy River to the East. Daily activities take place in and around bodies of water forested areas and expose you to a large variety of wildlife.

Work is performed in both field and standard office environment; could be exposed to hazards like needles and biohazards that are prevalent in houseless camps. In addition to exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions flowing water waterborne pathogens found in floodwater and offroad driving conditions; standing walking driving hiking digging and you may be required to maneuver a 100 pounds and carry 50 pounds.

Position requires availability during evening and weekend periods as part of anoncall rotation support of community events sponsored by UFSWQD or floodfighting situations. This is a safetysensitive position which requires applicants to pass a preemployment drug screening. Safety sensitive position is a job or position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility for their own safety and/or other peoples safety.

Accommodation:Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or nonsensory disabilities. Please contact Tracy Olmedo ator for any questions on accessibility or accommodation during the hiring process

Veterans Preference:Under Oregon Law qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans Preference when applying for UFSWQD positions. If you are a veteran and would like to request Veterans Preference for this job please provide qualifying documents (Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty DD Form 214 or 215; Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) with your application submittal in the attachments section. Documentation must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment for the applicant to receive Veterans Preference.

Equal employment opportunity:All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status familial status gender identity sexual orientation disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law.

This position is not represented.