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)

• 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

• 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.