Park Maintenance Worker - Landscape

Bend Park and Recreation•Bend, OR

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Worker 1 is responsible for performing park landscape and natural area maintenance, repair and renovations and construction on park grounds and trails. This is the entry-level position in the Park Maintenance Worker classification, distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker 2 by performing primarily routine operations duties, whereas the Park Maintenance Worker 2 leads staff, projects, or programs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history
Strong Knowledge of principles, practices and methods used in horticulture, park maintenance repair and construction, forestry, and trail construction
Strong Knowledge of equipment and practices involved in park grounds, wetlands, landscape or building maintenance
Strong Knowledge of safety rules and identification of safety hazards
Strong Knowledge of 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
Skill and Ability to work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others
Skill and Ability to safely operate powered equipment and hand tools
Skill and Ability to effectively understand and follow oral and written instructions
Skill and Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment
Skill and Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts

Nice To Haves

Some experience in park maintenance, horticulture and landscaping, irrigation technology, or construction preferred
Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of hire a valid Public Pesticide Applicator’s license

Responsibilities

Maintains, repairs, renovates, and constructs park grounds and trails.
Assists with landscaping, horticultural, and forestry projects.
Assists with noxious weed management.
Assist with the application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Maintains and repairs landscaped areas, including turf, trees, shrubs and irrigation.
Operates mowers, tractors, sweepers, and other mid-sized motorized equipment.
Operates hand and powered tools.
Prepares and maintains the District’s sport fields for practice and game play, including dragging, harrowing, and watering playing surfaces; marking fields.
Identifies and eliminates safety hazards.
Perform snow removal and ice control duties.
Assists with new construction and remodeling in such areas as carpentry, painting, concrete work, excavation, wildlife habitat and upland natural areas.
Assists with irrigation system installation, repair and maintenance.
Assists with set up and operation of special events.
Communicates openly and constructively with supervisor and district employees to enable efficient decision-making and positive morale.
Maintains equipment in clean and safe condition; operate equipment safely at all times.
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.