Parks Maintenance Worker

Position Overview

The City of Junction City is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and motivated Parks Maintenance Worker to join our Public Works team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining parks and public spaces, and is eager to learn new skills. No previous experience is required-we're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

Pay & Benefits

The City of Junction City is currently recruiting to fill a full-time, AFSCME-represented Parks Maintenance Worker position. The monthly salary ranges from $3,902 to $4,391, depending on qualifications.

The City offers an outstanding benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their eligible dependents, employer-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP), a clothing allowance, paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays plus two personal holidays each year, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, deferred compensation and flexible spending plans, employer-paid certifications and training, an Employee Assistance Program, and a regular Monday through Friday work schedule. The City is committed to supporting employee well-being, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance through its comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do

As a Parks Maintenance Worker, you will help maintain City parks, playgrounds, buildings, and other public facilities by operating City vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks, mowers, trimmers, edgers, pressure washers, and paint sprayers. You will mow parks and drainage areas, assist with the installation and repair of playground equipment, help maintain irrigation systems, clean and paint City buildings and equipment, remove graffiti, assist with drainage maintenance, apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as directed, and complete work orders to document completed work. You will also interact with members of the public by responding professionally to questions, service requests, and routine concerns while supporting a variety of Public Works operations as needed.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions, works safely and efficiently, follows written and verbal instructions, and takes pride in producing quality work. Successful applicants are dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong customer service skills and a willingness to take on new responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license. Previous experience is not required, and equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Work Environment

This position is physically active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, and operating equipment. Work is performed primarily outdoors in changing weather conditions and may involve exposure to dust, noise, and other environmental conditions. Candidates should be able to safely perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, while working in a variety of seasonal conditions.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule of five consecutive eight-hour workdays, Monday through Friday. Participation in the Public Works on-call rotation is required.

Why Join the City of Junction City?

Working for the City of Junction City means helping maintain the parks, playgrounds, trails, and public spaces that residents and visitors enjoy every day. You'll be part of a dedicated Public Works team that values teamwork, reliability, safety, and exceptional public service. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a stable position with excellent benefits and opportunities to grow, you'll have the chance to make a visible and lasting impact on the community you serve.

The City of Junction City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.