Summer Temporary Help
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USD 14 - 14
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About the Position
Gain valuable experience this summer as a seasonal employee! Do you enjoy working outside and experiencing new challenges then check out these openings for seasonal employment.
Wage for a seasonal employees is $14.70 an hour and for a qualified driver (age 18 $15.95 per hour.
Positions are available in various departments and a brief description of the work for each division is provided below:
Parks:
General grounds maintenance including mowing and edging lawns operating a string trimmer and using blowers to clean sidewalks and shelters assisting with irrigation maintenance such as digging up sprinklers and irrigation valves emptying trash cans and picking up loose litter and preparing shelters and park areas for weekend events.
Water Distribution:
Replacement of residential water meters through outthe community; light brush clearing compile filed report data; shop cleaning; updating records; washing vehicles; cleaning and organizing division buildings; collecting field data related to private backflow prevention assemblies; removing vegetation surroundings water meter boxes and other duties as assigned.
Water Filtration Plant:
Seasonal workers will work both independently and with city staff to maintain facilities and landscaping at the Water Filtration Plant remote water pumping stations and reservoirs. Typical duties include brush clearing eating mowing basic irrigation monitoring and repair painting cleaning and other general labor.
Finance: We are looking for an enthusiastic and detailoriented person. This person will assist in office tasks to include but not limited to filing organizing assembling budget books data entry and cash handling. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills take direction from staff be selfmotivated and be comfortable performing work using a variety of computer programs.Streets: Cutting and removing vegetation in City maintained right of way areas removing blackberries and other vegetation from ditches cutting grass and other vegetation in city alleyways repainting yellow setbacks at street intersections and painting crosswalks sealing of city streets and digging out catch basins.
Note: Age restriction of 18 applies to flaggers and driving City Vehicles.
Recruitment may close sooner should all positions be filled earlier.
Questions regarding this recruitment may be address to or.
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a welldefined Mission Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of our communitys goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust collaboration and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.Minimum Qualifications
Positions involving operation of a motor vehicle require you to be 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record per Oregon rules and City policy.
How to Apply
Applications are completed online and must be submitted by the application deadline in order to be considered for this position. Applicants with minor errors on their application materials may be contacted for corrections however any application that is missing a cover letter or resume will not be considered. No late incomplete or faxed applications will be accepted.
The required materials to be uploaded and attached to the application are:
1. Resume
2. Cover LetterRanking and Selection
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: submitting all required items (cover letter and resume) responses to supplemental questionnaire and meeting minimum qualifications of the position. The initial selection process for this position includes the following steps: application review and oral interview. The final selection process following interview includes the following steps: tentative offer driving history check (if over age 18 criminal history check drug testing and final offer of employment.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230 the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans preference points please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race religion color sex marital status family status national origin age mental or physical disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or . The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
Employment Type
Temp
