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Redmond, City of•Redmond, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks in Public Works areas of assignment, including parks, cemetery, custodial, and building maintenance. The recruitment is for one open position in the Parks and Facilities Division and considers applicants at Worker I, II, or III levels based on their qualifications. The role maintains parks and cemetery landscapes, facilities, equipment, and vehicles; supports asset management, work scheduling, documentation, and condition assessments; and may assist other Public Works divisions. Worker II and III positions also perform construction, concrete, carpentry, and metal fabrication tasks and carry out cemetery interments. The position generally works independently or as part of a crew, usually under the direct supervision of the Parks/Facilities/Cemetery Division Manager and/or the Parks/Facilities/Cemetery Operations Supervisor. Work may be assigned and reviewed by a Public Works Lead or Worker III. Supervision is not a function of this position, though employees may assist other employees with operational procedures. Worker I requires a high school diploma or GED and 12 months of relevant verifiable experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Worker II requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of relevant experience and training, including supervisory training or experience, or an equivalent combination. Worker III requires a high school diploma or GED and five years of verifiable relevant experience and training, including supervisory training or experience, or an equivalent combination. Requirements, knowledge, licenses, and desirable qualifications vary by level. The work is primarily outdoors and includes exposure to weather, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, vibration, moving machinery, and potentially loud noise. The position may require work in the evenings, on holidays, or on weekends when necessary. Physical requirements include regular reaching and frequent standing, walking, and handling or operating tools and equipment; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting, and talking or hearing; occasional team lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and rare team lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.

Requirements

Worker I: high school diploma or GED, plus 12 months of verifiable work experience providing specific knowledge in the assigned area, or an equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating ability to perform the duties.
Worker I: landscaping experience and/or equipment operation related to the position duties.
Worker II: high school diploma or GED, plus three years of experience and training providing specific knowledge for the assigned position and supervisory training or experience, or an equivalent combination.
Worker III: high school diploma or GED, plus five years of verifiable work experience and training providing specific knowledge for the assigned position and supervisory training or experience, or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge of relevant principles and practices for irrigation, landscaping, facilities maintenance, repairs, and/or construction, depending on level and assignment.
Knowledge of systems, practices, methods, hazards, and safety precautions associated with materials, vehicles, equipment, and tools used in the assigned area.
Ability to safely drive or operate vehicles, equipment, machines, and tools in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and work rules; detect needed repairs and make minor adjustments.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, work independently on regular assignments, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Worker II and III: 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, backhoes, weed eaters, lawn edgers, and hand and woodworking tools.
Possess a valid Oregon driver’s license, or obtain one within 30 days of hire; maintain a safe driving record.
Worker II: herbicide/pesticide applicator license; certifications or licenses required by state or federal agencies for the assigned work; current Basic First Aid and CPR Certificate; current Backflow Testing Certification.
Worker III: First Aid and CPR Certification; Backflow Testing Certification; herbicide/pesticide applicator license; CPO license; Playground Safety Inspector certification; certifications or licenses required by state or federal agencies for the assigned work.
Worker I: ability to learn specialized cemetery tasks and interact compassionately with the public during interments.
Worker II and III: ability to perform cemetery openings and closings and interact compassionately with the public; Worker II and III also coordinate cemetery services with local mortuaries.

Nice To Haves

Worker I: 12 months of verifiable parks, facilities, and/or cemetery maintenance experience.
Worker I: 12 months of verifiable City, County, or State government work experience.
Worker I: 12 months of verifiable experience in irrigation installation and design and/or landscaping, facilities maintenance, or construction.
Worker II: three years of verifiable parks and/or cemetery maintenance experience.
Worker II: three years of verifiable City, County, or State government work experience.
Worker II: three years of verifiable experience in irrigation installation and design and/or landscaping.
Worker II: current Playground Safety Inspector (PSI) certification.
Worker II: current CPO license.
Worker III: five years of verifiable experience in parks, cemetery, and/or irrigation maintenance.
Worker III: five years of verifiable City, County, or State government work experience.
Worker III: five years of verifiable experience in irrigation installation and design and/or landscaping.
Worker III: college coursework in a related field, such as biology, landscape architecture, arboriculture, or horticulture.
Worker III: ISA Arborist certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain landscapes, turf, shrubs, trees, and flower beds; trim trees and shrubs.
Maintain and repair picnic tables, playground equipment, fall protection, park equipment, and buildings.
Support Asset Management planning, scheduling, and documentation of field work according to supervisor-established priorities and the Asset Management Plan.
Help document work activities in the Asset Management system and support development of asset inventories, condition information, business risk evaluations, net present value and life-cycle cost calculations, and cost-effective maintenance and investment alternatives.
Support condition assessments and inspections of existing assets and infrastructure for maintenance, capital improvement, and budgeting plans.
Operate and maintain automatic and hand irrigation systems; install irrigation pipe and equipment.
Apply fertilizers and herbicides; perform mechanical work and equipment repairs.
Safely operate vehicles and equipment needed for assigned duties and regularly drive to building maintenance and landscaping work sites.
Perform general maintenance checks on Parks and Facilities vehicles, including safety, oil, and operation checks; clean vehicle interiors and exteriors weekly.
Perform outdoor cleanup on City properties, including parks, restrooms, and rights-of-way.
Worker II and III: read blueprints, maps, plans, orders, and other documents; maintain project records and reports when required.
Worker II and III: perform construction tasks, including fence repairs, sign work, and carpentry; perform concrete and finish work, including setting forms, pouring concrete, and finishing sidewalks and pads.
Worker II and III: perform new and repair metal fabrication, including barricade legs and brackets and drain grates and frames.
Worker I: learn specialized cemetery tasks, including grave openings and closings, and deal compassionately with the public before, during, and after interments.
Worker II and III: perform grave openings and closings; handle public interactions compassionately and coordinate openings, closings, and other services with local mortuaries.
Assist other Public Works divisions with tasks such as road repairs, lawn care, manhole repair, water meter reading, flag replacement, park irrigation, and snow removal.
Perform other duties as assigned within the Public Works Department.