Parks Tree & Landscape Laborer

City of Medford • Medford, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and helping keep your community beautiful? We’re looking for a dedicated, hands-on team player to join us as a Tree & Landscape Laborer with the City of Medford’s Parks & Recreation Department. In this role, you'll assist the City Arborist with maintaining our vibrant urban forest, pruning, planting, chipping, watering, and caring for trees across our city parks and right-of-way areas. You'll operate equipment like mowers, chippers, and stump grinders, and play a key part in keeping our parks clean, safe, and welcoming. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys physical work, has an eye for detail, and takes pride in outdoor maintenance. If you’ve got experience in tree care or landscape maintenance, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to operate handheld and gas-powered equipment.
• Requires driving and operating motor vehicle daily.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tree pruning
• Experience running chainsaws and woodchippers

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tree maintenance, pruning, hand weeding, watering, and chipping debris.
• Operate various equipment to include riding mowers, chippers, stump grinders, and tractors.
• Perform landscape and equipment maintenance.
• Work in Right of Way areas.
• Assist in herbicide application.
• Assist Park staff in a variety of daily tasks or special projects.
• Perform labor safely in all types of weather.
• Prepare and read simple reports and field diagrams.
• Work with minimum supervision while performing daily tasks.
• Follow oral, written, and drawn instructions.
• Relate to the public in a positive respectful manner.
• Must be honest and truthful in all tasks and responsibilities.
• Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.
• Responsible for removing trash and ground litter in City of Medford Parks and Right of Ways.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Benefits

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.
• Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

What This Job Offers

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