Parks Maintenance Operator Jobs

Job Summary

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The City of Salem is currently seeking a Parks Maintenance Operator to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of equipment and facilities in the parks and recreation areas throughout the public properties in the City of Salem. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating and responding to community needs, we look forward to meeting you!

Learn And Grow

If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides opportunities to learn, a friendly work environment, and a great family-work balance, then the City of Salem is the place for you.

What You Will Do

Parks Maintenance Operators are often the first person that parks patrons encounter when they use a City park. You will ensure the safety of patrons, care for the plants such as planting pruning and irrigation, and maintain facilities such as playground equipment, picnic shelters, and restrooms.

Occasionally, Parks Maintenance Operators direct the work of volunteers, inmate labor, or community service workers. The Parks Maintenance Operator is a non-supervisory position who will work under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor.

Additional Information On Job Responsibilities

• Performs all maintenance of park lands and recreation areas including turf, trees, shrubs, and athletic areas.
• Work with supplemental labor forces in the performance of your responsibilities.
• Performs manual labor which includes, but not limited to, the raking of leaves and trimming of grass, fertilizing, pruning, landscaping, striping of sports fields, graffiti removal, trash collections & disposal, snow removal, and other similar actions.
• Operates large riding mowers and other gas-powered landscape equipment such as backpack blowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, edger’s, and the like.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Position schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Employee health clinic.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Competitive pay.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

What are the minimum qualifications?

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

Preferred Qualifications (not Required To Apply)

• CPO (Certified Pool Operator).
• Forklift certification.
• Oregon Commercial Driver’s license (CDL). For CDL drivers, must pass a pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana).
• Certifications and/or Licenses:
• Oregon Pesticide License.

Desired Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lift heavy objects of 50lbs and greater with or without accommodation.
• Ability to conclude, recollect, and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of basic trade maintenance procedures involving carpentry, painting, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of basic landscaping and lawn care procedures and materials.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

About Us

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A Full-service City, Salem Has Eight Primary Departments

Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Parks Maintenance Operator or view by clicking here .

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.

To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

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For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs .