Park Maintenance Worker 1 - Trails

Description

Benefit type: Full time,  Benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

 About the job: 

The Park Maintenance Worker 1 - Trails position is responsible for performing trails and natural area maintenance, repair and renovations and construction on park grounds.

The Park Maintenance Worker 1 is the entry level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification. The Park Maintenance Worker 1 is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker 2 by performing primarily routine operations duties and the Park Maintenance Worker 2 leads staff, projects, or programs.    

 A day in the life: 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Maintains and/or constructs both soft and hard surface trails in urban and mid-country environments. 
• Performs snow removal and ice control duties. 
• Implement planned trail management plans, including trail corridor management, brush removal, trail construction and garbage removal along trails and in natural areas.
• Controls noxious weeds and help restores native areas in and around trail corridors, projects, and other areas as assigned.
• Assists with fuels reduction projects in undeveloped natural areas by using power equipment including chainsaws and wood chippers.
• Operates tractors, skid-steers, trucks and trailers, ATV's, and snow plows.
• Maintains equipment in clean and safe condition; operate equipment safely at all times. 
• Promotes safe conditions in or along all trails, natural areas, parks with open spaces, and park facilities. Cooperatively participates in work of crews while in progress. 
• Assists with set up and operation of special events. 
• Cooperatively participates in work of crews while in progress; provide guidance and training in procedures and techniques as needed to ensure quality and quantity of work meets standards.
• Assists with the application of pesticides and fertilizers. 
• Undertakes and performs tasks for trail maintenance, new construction, or trail restoration projects.
• Contributes to a positive and constructive working environment.  
• Aligns with the District's goals of advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Maintains and repairs landscaped areas, including turf, trees, shrubs and irrigation.
• Communicates openly and constructively with supervisor and district employees to enable efficient decision-making and positive morale.
• Promotes safe conditions in all park facilities.
• Provides assistance and guidance to public park users as needed.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Work Schedule: 

40-hour work week may include weekend & holiday shifts. Typical workday: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM  

Requirements

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods used in trail operations, construction, and maintenance, park maintenance repair and construction, and forestry;
• Equipment and practices involved in park grounds, wetlands, landscape or building maintenance;
• Safety rules and identification of safety hazards; and
•  Maintenance and safe operation of powered equipment and hand tools.

Skill and Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail or in person to successfully complete assigned projects;
• Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others;
• Safely operate powered equipment and hand tools including blowers, chainsaws, ATVs, drills, and trucks; 
• Effectively understand and follow oral and written instructions; 
• Exercise initiative and good judgment; and
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts

What we're looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High School diploma or equivalent; AND 
2. Experience in trails maintenance, horticulture, natural areas maintenance, or construction preferred; OR 
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.  

Licenses and certifications:

1. Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.