Seasonal Public Utility Worker 1 - Parks Operations

Position Description

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As a Seasonal Public Utility Worker, you will be responsible for performing regular and recurring installation, maintenance, repair and testing activities on Parks’ Amenities/Facilities and Park Lands.
You will learn water quality sampling and receive confined space training.
You will be the Parks customer service representative in the field on weekends, which may include answering questions and helping park patrons.
You may operate a variety of tools and equipment such as: shovels, picks, power hacksaws, drills, jackhammers, compressors, portable concrete saws, hand and riding mowers, powered edgers, back-pack blowers, weed-eaters, powered pole-saws, chainsaws, skill saws, pressure washers, and brush chippers.

Qualities We Are Looking For

• Willing to learn, work hard, show up on time each day with a good attitude, and can get along well with others while taking direction from supervisors.
• Likes physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong work ethic and reliable.
• Integrity and safety-minded.
• A friendly personality to interact with Gresham Community.
• Can work in a team or independently.
• Has a construction or landscaping background.

Physical Abilities

• Constant movement and some lifting of heavy objects.
• Exposure to loud noises, sewer systems, hot tar and asphalt, gases, fumes, paint chemicals, and pesticides.
• Some risk of physical hazard from equipment.

Competencies Learned and Demonstrated

• Knowledge of or commitment to learn basic maintenance and repair methods and procedures used in assigned area.
• Safety practices and procedures applicable to area of assignment.
• Safe and effective operating practices of light equipment used in assigned area.
• Computers and computer applications.
• Ability to operate light equipment and power tools used in public works maintenance operations.
• Work safely around electricity and electrically charged equipment and facilities.
• Work independently or as part of a crew.
• Perform heavy manual work under confined and uncomfortable conditions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with City employees and the public.
• Read and follow maps.
• Keep written records.
• Work in environments requiring the use of a respirator.
• Demonstrate pre-trip inspections and display practical driving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Good driving record.
• At least 18 years of age by the date of the hire.
• Physical ability to lift objects and equipment ranging from 25 to 85 pounds.
• Successfully pass a physical and drug screen during conditional offer.
• Communicate effectively - must understand instructions in English, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated manual labor work experience.
• Experience working outdoors.
• Experience with landscaping and/or construction.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed both alone and as part of a team.
• Mostly outside in varying weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Exposure to loud noises, sewer systems, hot tar and asphalt, gasses, fumes, paint chemicals, and pesticides.
• Some risk of physical hazard from equipment.
• This position involves constant movement and some lifting of heavy objects.

Selection Process

• To Apply: Click "Apply" at the top of this posting.
• Required Application Materials: Complete online application, answers to supplemental questions.
• We will review your application materials, minimum qualifications and experience and invite qualified applicants to an interview.
• This recruitment will be used to fill only seasonal positions needed to complete seasonal demands starting in April 2025 for a six (6) month duration, not to exceed 960 hours.
• Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail.
• Some messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.
• If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application materials.
• If you need assistance with submitting an online application or need a computer to do so, please don't hesitate to contact us at HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov to schedule an in-person appointment with a Recruiter.
• Veteran's Preference: The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law.