Park Maintenance Worker 2 - Trails

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

About The Position

This position will work in the Natural Resources and Trails department in the Trails division while focusing on the maintenance of undeveloped natural areas, including riparian areas and areas with native vegetation, and work on park grounds, outside facilities, and hard and soft surface trails. The Park Maintenance Worker 2- Trails is the journey level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification and also performs the duties of a Park Maintenance Worker 1- Trails. The Park Maintenance Worker 2 is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker 1by leading staff, projects, or programs in addition to performing higher level responsibilities.

Requirements

Strong Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods used in trail construction, trail feature construction including dry-stone masonry, drainage installation and maintenance, boardwalk construction and installation, culvert installation, fence installation and repair, asphalt maintenance including patching and crack sealing, paver maintenance, horticulture, arbor culture, noxious weed control, park maintenance repair, and forestry practices
Safe operation of powered equipment including walk-behind skid-steers, ATVs, trucks and dump trailers, crack-seal equipment, mini-excavators, and hand power tools
Safe operation of hand tools and equipment
Effective employee training techniques; general knowledge of effective supervisory practices;
Basic computer programs and data entry; and
Basic arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar.
Skill and Ability to: Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail or in person;
Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others;
Safely operate equipment, mowers, tractors, hand and power tools;
Effectively understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Exercise initiative and good judgment;
Demonstrate leadership, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills;
Effectively lead and direct others;
Effectively handle difficult situations and people;
Proficiently use specialized software application and operate a variety of office equipment including computers; and
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts.
What you'll need for success: Strong Knowledge of: High School diploma or equivalent; AND
Three (3) years of experience in trails construction, park maintenance, horticulture and landscaping, natural resources, forest health management, and fuels reduction, soft and hard surface trails, or construction; OR
Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
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.
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, a valid Public Pesticide Applicator’s license.
Some positions may require chainsaw certification.

Responsibilities

Maintains and/or constructs both soft and hard surface trails in urban and mid-country environments.
Lead and perform maintenance, repair on trails, park grounds natural spaces, and natural areas.
Trail maintenance of hard and soft surface trails, new trail construction, noxious weed management and native area restoration
Monitors trail assets to determine extent of work and maintenance to be performed.
Works with Trails Supervisor and Trails Coordinator to review trail projects in various landscapes including undeveloped natural areas, including riparian areas and areas with native vegetation, and hard surface pathways.
Controls noxious weeds and help restore 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 woodchippers.
Operates mini-excavators, woodchippers, ATV's and skid-steers.
Implement planned trail projects that include maintenance, new construction, and restoration of existing assets.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and assesses service needs for hand and power tools associated with trail maintenance and construction.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, or other planning documents
Leads the work of employees, trains employees in safe operation of tools and equipment.
Safely secures and transports equipment by trailer.
Performs snow removal and ice control duties.
Maintains Park trails, natural areas, open spaces, and trails.
Maintains equipment in clean and safe condition; operate equipment safely at all times.
Promotes safe conditions in all park facilities.
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.
Ability to accept and integrate feedback graciously and give effective feedback to team members.
Assists with set up and operation of special events.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Contributes to a positive and constructive working environment.
Aligns with the Districts goals of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Reports child abuse or suspected child abuse as a mandatory reporter under Oregon law.