Parks Worker (Full-time)

Do you enjoy working outside using your skills in landscaping irrigation and equipment operation The City of Medford is hiring a full-time Parks Worker to help care for and maintain our parks playgrounds and open this role youll operate a variety of equipment to keep landscapes healthy and safe support recreation programs and events and take pride in creating spaces the community can enjoy year-round. Were looking for candidates with experience in landscaping irrigation and equipment operation who thrive in a team environment and value high standards of work. If youre ready for a hands-on role with great benefits and the opportunity to keep Medfords parks beautiful wed love to see your application.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Two (2) years of parks or grounds maintenance experience.

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Forklift flagger and/or traffic control certifications
• Master Gardener certification
• Certified Arborist (ISA)
• Playground Safety Inspector certification (CPSI)

Available Schedules:

• Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first 90-days:
  • 9-80 (nine-hour workdays with a three-day weekend every other week)

This position is part of the AFSCMEemployee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

• Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning

• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs general clean up facility maintenance landscape maintenance and irrigation of City grounds and beautification areas.
• Grooms City grounds by mowing trimming and edging turf and applying fertilizers and herbicides.
• Maintains City grounds: planting beds walkways special use areas etc. by pruning mowing blowing spraying fertilizing trimming and edging of City landscapes and turf areas.
• Drives City vehicle to various parks and other work locations.
• Operates a variety of equipment to include mowers tractors large dump bed trucks front end loaders backhoes skid steers turf care equipment spray equipment etc.
• Performs weed abatement activities utilizing Integrated Pest Management Strategies.
• Irrigates grounds as necessary; monitors irrigation systems and performs basic repairs to damaged or malfunctioning sprinklers.
• Cares for plants through watering weeding and trimming.
• Inspects Park playground equipment as directed; removes possible hazards to ensure safety.
• Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.
• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment such as fluid checks mower blade sharpening tire filling and patching cleaning etc.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Supervisor.

• May perform light construction activities as assigned within park locations.
• Performs the set-up for recreation programs and special events.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
• Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.

Drive/Energy - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in todays organizations. They know that a healthy work/life balance is important to sustained energy. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices share them and then improve upon them.

Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of the industry within which the organization functions. They monitor activities and trends within these arenas and maintain a current knowledge base. They use this knowledge to further the organization/departments goals.

Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

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VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

ADA:

The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contact or email:.