Utility Worker II (May underfill as UWI) Parks Division

City of Tigard • Oregon 97223, OR

13h • Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area. OUR VALUES At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation AND maintenance of streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape.
• Utility Worker I: One (1) year of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape.
• Oregon Driver license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving history.
• Possession of a valid Class A (CDL ) Commercial Oregon driver license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving history
• Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain: Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross and a valid CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Planting trees, pruning trees, removing hazardous trees.
• Irrigating, mowing, fertilizing, and renovating turfgrass; planting, fertilizing and pruning shrubs.
• Operating specialized vehicles and heavy equipment (such as aerial lift trucks, production mowers) related to the maintenance and repair of City parks.
• Installing, inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining park equipment, playgrounds, restroom facilities, and grounds to ensure safe user experiences.
• Maintaining park appearance – graffiti and trash removal and vandalism repair.
• Participates in programming, installing, troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems.

What This Job Offers

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