- Salary
- $4k – $7k/mo
- Location
- Redmond, OR, OR
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
(This recruitment series is to fill one open position within the Parks and Facilities Division. To be considered qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements for one of the following three levels of the Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker positions.)
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker I
Grade 9 - Monthly Salary $4,350.00 - $5,534.00Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker II
Grade 11 - Monthly Salary $4,795.00 - $6,101.00Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker III
Grade 13 - Monthly Salary $5,287.00 - $6,727.00ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintains landscapes, turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds. Trims trees and shrubs. Maintains and repairs picnic tables and other equipment. Maintains and repairs playground equipment and fall protection.
Supports the operation and utilization of Asset Management for planning, scheduling, and documenting work activities of field staff with respect to priorities identified by the Asset Management Plan. Help document work activities using the Asset Management system and follow scheduling priorities set by supervisors.
Assists with asset management plan development, supporting the identification of asset inventory and condition, calculating business risk evaluations, determining asset net present value and life cycle costs, and developing alternatives for cost-effective operation and maintenance and long-term investment. Supports condition assessment of existing assets to improve and enhance capital improvement planning and budgeting. Support inspections and assessments of existing infrastructure to assist with maintenance and improvement planning.
Operates and maintains automatic and hand irrigation systems. Paints Park equipment and buildings.
Apply fertilizers and herbicides. Installs irrigation pipe and equipment.
Ability to perform mechanical work and repairs on equipment. Operate in a competent, safe manner a wide variety of vehicles and equipment required to perform duties in assigned area.
Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend to building maintenance and landscape needs.
Performs general maintenance on facilities maintenance and parks vehicles such as safety, oil and operation checks. Also cleans interior and exterior of vehicles weekly.
Performs outdoor clean-up tasks on City properties, including parks, restrooms, and rights-of-way.
Performs other duties as assigned within the Public Works Department.
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker II and III only (in addition to the above):
Reads blueprints and maps; reads and understand plans, orders and/or other documents as required.
Maintains records and reports on projects when required.
Performs construction tasks such as fence repairs, signs and carpentry work.
Performs concrete and finish work such as sidewalks and pads; set forms, pour concrete, and completes final finish work.
Performs new and repair metal fabrication, such as annually building and/or repairing barricade legs and brackets and drain grates and frames.
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS:
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker I:
Ability to learn specialized tasks including grave openings and closings. Deals with the public in a compassionate manner as needed before, during and after interment.
Assists other Public Works Divisions with tasks such as road repairs, lawn care, manhole repair, water meter reading, flag replacement, park irrigation, and snow removal.
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker II and III:
Performs specialized tasks including grave openings and closings. Handles the public in a compassionate manner as needed before, during and after interment.
Confers with operators of local mortuaries to coordinate openings and closings and other services.
Assists other Public Works Divisions with tasks such as road repairs, lawn care, manhole repair, water meter reading, flag replacement, park irrigation, and snow removal.
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker I:
Mandatory Requirements:
High school diploma, or GED equivalent, plus twelve (12) months’ verifiable work experience, which has provided specific knowledge in the area assigned; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties. Landscaping experience and/or equipment operation related to the duties described in this position.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of one or more of these areas:
- The principles and practices associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of irrigation and/or landscaping, facilities maintenance, and/or construction.
- The systems, practices, methods, hazards, and safety precautions are associated with materials, vehicles, equipment, and tools in area of assignment.
Ability to drive or operate vehicles, equipment, machines, and tools safely and in conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and work rules; detect needed repairs and make minor adjustments to equipment, machines or tools needed to perform duties; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; work independently in performance of regular assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of, or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
Twelve (12) months’ verifiable work experience in parks, facilities and/or cemetery maintenance.
Twelve (12) months’ verifiable work experience in City/County/State government.
Twelve (12) months’ verifiable experience in irrigation installation and design and/or landscaping; facilities maintenance and/or construction experience.
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker II:
Mandatory Requirements:High school diploma, or GED equivalent; plus, three (3) years of experience and training which has provided specific knowledge to perform in the position assigned and supervisory training or experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of:- The principles and practices associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of irrigation.
- The systems, practices, methods, hazards, and safety precautions associated with materials, vehicles, equipment, and tools in area of assignment.
- The principles and practices associated with facility maintenance & repairs such as but not limited to: plumbing, painting, wood working, preventative maintenance, etc.
Ability to operate and repair automobiles, pickup/utility trucks, 5/10-yard dump trucks, wheel loaders, mechanical and manual spray equipment, chain/trimming saws, jackhammers, riding and manual mowers, backhoe, weed eaters, lawn edger, and various hand and wood working tools.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle during their position. Possession of or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Possession of an Herbicide/Pesticide applicator License.
Possession of any certifications or licenses required by state or federal agencies to work in the position assigned.
Possession of a current Basic First Aid and CPR Certificate,
Possession of a current Backflow Testing Certification.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
Three (3) years’ verifiable experience in parks and/or cemetery maintenance.
Three (3) years’ verifiable work experience in City/County/State government.
Three (3) years’ verifiable experience in irrigation installation and design and/or landscaping.
Possession of a current Playground Safety Inspector (PSI) Certification.
Possession of a current CPO License.
Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Worker III:
Mandatory Requirements:High school diploma, or GED equivalent, plus five (5) years of verifiable work experience and training which has provided specific knowledge to perform in the position assigned and supervisory training or experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of:- The principles and practices associated with the repair, maintenance, and installation of irrigation.
- The systems, practices, methods, hazards, and safety precautions associated with materials, vehicles, equipment, and tools in area of assignment.
- The principles and practices associated with facility maintenance & repairs such as, but not limited to: plumbing, painting, woodworking, preventative maintenance, etc.
Ability to operate and repair: automobile, pickup/utility truck, 5/10-yard dump truck, wheel loader, mechanical and manual spray equipment, chain/trimming saws, jackhammer, riding and manual mowers, backhoe, weed eaters, lawn edger, and various hand and wood working tools.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Possession of First Aid and CPR Certification.
Backflow Testing Certification.
Possession of an Herbicide/Pesticide applicators License.
CPO license.
Playground Safety Inspector certification.
Possession of any certifications or licenses required by state or federal agencies to work in the position assigned.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
Five (5) years’ verifiable experience in parks/cemetery/irrigation maintenance.
Five (5) years’ verifiable work experience in City/County/State government.
Five (5) years’ verifiable experience in irrigation installation and design and/or landscaping.
College course work in related field (biology, landscape architect, Arboriculture, Horticulture).
ISA Arborist Certification.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PPE requirements as outlined in the position specific PPE Hazard Assessment Certification.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
An employee in this class may be assigned to any division within Public Works and is expected to perform duties independently or as part of a work crew often without direct supervision after assignment of duties.
The employee generally works under the direct supervision of the Parks/Facilities/Cemetery Division Manager and /or the Parks/Facilities/Cemetery Operations Supervisor. May be assigned to a Public Works Lead or Worker III who gives instructions or specific objectives, and reviews work on specific projects for accuracy and adherence to standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision is not a function of this position. Employees may assist in operational procedures to other employees.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally team lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and rarely team lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED:
Telephone system, mobile radio, cell phone; multiple software applications including (asset management, GIS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and others). operates pickup/utility truck, 5/10-yard dump truck, wheel loader, and other City vehicles. Mechanical and manual spray equipment, chain/trimming saws, jackhammer, riding and manual mowers, backhoe, weed eaters, lawn edgers, and other landscaping equipment. Casket-lowering equipment and other required maintenance equipment. Operates a variety of carpentry tools and equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious places and is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except during certain maintenance duties when noise levels may be loud.
Employees in this position are required to work in areas or around equipment which may meet or exceed the OSHA Hearing Conservation sound level. Employees in this position will participate in the City of Redmond Hearing Conservation Program.
May be required to work evenings, holidays, and weekends when necessary.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.