Green Storm Water Maintenance Operator

Job Summary

Make an impact: This position will work within a team to help maintain almost 500 publicly owned Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) facilities and several hundred acres of natural areas that capture stormwater runoff and improve the quality and quantity of water going into Salem’s streams.

About the Role

Learn And Grow: This position will learn about the importance of stormwater regulations and the stormwater system, while learning how to properly maintain GSI facilities and natural areas.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team maintaining and inspecting rain gardens, swales, treatment wetlands, water quality detention basins, pervious pavement, tree boxes, treatment filters, mitigated wetlands, and other stormwater features.
• This will include routine and non-routine maintenance, inspection, installation, planting, and repair duties of stormwater quality facilities and natural areas while using a variety of manual landscape tools and larger equipment on occasion.
• You will work closely with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure section’s career maintenance operators, Natural Infrastructure Specialist, contracted landscapers, and/or Marion County Adults in Custody (AIC) work crews in weeding, mowing/weed eating, inspecting, watering and repairing these GSI facilities.
• The work of this position will be directed by the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Supervisor.
• Routine maintenance includes weeding, regularly removing debris and trash, removing accumulated sediment, planting, and performing minor irrigation system maintenance.
• Performs other landscaping maintenance functions as assigned to ensure the stormwater facility operates as designed, such as replacing/replenishing engineered soil, leveling treatment areas, mitigating erosion and channelization issues, repairing minor concrete issues, clearing blockages, and loosening compacted soil.
• Provides general plant care to vegetation in stormwater quality facilities including, planting, clearing, manually watering, removing leaves, removing dead or dying vegetating, pruning, and transplanting.
• Identify commonly planted species. Identify invasive and noxious weeds; remove invasive and noxious weeds and apply integrated pest management practices to prevent spread of weeds through planning and proper disposal.
• Aids in the repairing, rehabilitating, and rebuilding of stormwater quality facilities.
• Keeps detailed records of work in the City's asset management system. Uses field data collection hardware and software, including iPads, cell phones and Windows PC Office software.
• Provides polite customer service to those with questions about maintenance work, stormwater facilities or general questions.
• Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
• Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and physical exam.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• For positions requiring a CDL, must pass pre employment drug screen (including marijuana).
• Two years experience in parks maintenance, repair, construction, or landscaping, horticulture, turf, or sports field maintenance or experience tree trimming, or acting as a ground hand.

About Us

Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across two counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.

Where Can I Find Out More About the Position?

Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Parks Maintenance Operator.

How Can I Apply?

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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