Seasonal Maintenance Specialist - Landscaping and Facilities

City of Wilsonville • Public Works - Wilsonville, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilsonville is seeking self-motivated, driven individuals who are interested in helping maintain our beautiful parks, grounds and right of way spaces. This role offers variety in work, the opportunity to work outside, and be a part of a great team. Successful candidates will learn new skills, boost their resume, give back to the community, gain experience working with longstanding teams, and get paid to work in the sunshine. Hours of work are 40 hours per week. Shifts may vary and/or include weekend work, but will have two consecutive days off. These positions will be approximately three to nine months in duration and will not exceed 1600 hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver license
• Ability to obtain Flagging certificate (training provided)
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Ability to effectively use oral and written communication
• Ability to learn city procedures, regulations, and requirements
• Thorough knowledge of landscape and recreation facility maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of the safety standards, practices, and procedures relating to all facets of grounds and facility maintenance
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• No experience required, but preferred
• Public Pesticide Applicators License
• Commercial Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance of the City buildings, grounds, right of way, and/or parks
• Assisting with construction activities and special projects
• Landscape maintenance: Turf maintenance, Mowing, Soil preparation and planting, Fertilization application, Weed and pest control, Shrub and tree maintenance, Pruning, Fertilization application, Weed and pest control, Irrigation maintenance and repair, Installation, Other landscape maintenance duties as assigned
• Building maintenance: Plumbing, Painting, Janitorial responsibilities, Woodworking, Other maintenance and construction duties as assigned
• Equipment maintenance: Safety inspection, Grease and oil, Hydraulic systems, Mower blade inspection
• Public interaction: Respond to questions from the public about recreation programs, facilities, and schedules, Provide direction to the public concerning safety issues related to the use of park facilities, Provide assistance in user conflict situations
• Customer Service Standards: Acknowledge customers, Gather necessary information, Handle issues/questions/requests, Seek out answers, Listen, understand, and clarify, Address difficult or contentious issues, Be positive and enthusiastic, Be courteous and polite, Treat customers with dignity and respect, Understand customer's expectations, Actively listen, Appreciate differing perspectives, Demonstrate integrity and build trust, Provide prompt and reliable service, Respond to phone/email, Follow through in a timely manner, Change voicemail and email when out of office, Demonstrate a "can-do" approach, Exhibit problem-solving skills, Complete other tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED