About the job:

Performs general landscape, maintenance, repair on park grounds, facilities, and trails. The Parks Maintenance Worker performs buildings, grounds, gardening and maintenance duties to care for parks and recreation open spaces, facilities and equipment.

A day in the life:

• Maintains, repairs and constructs park facilities and outdoor areas.
• Assists with landscaping projects.
• Assists with noxious weed management.
• Assists with the application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintains and repairs landscaped areas, including turf, trees, shrubs and irrigation.
• Operates mowers 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.
• Performs seasonal duties such as snow removal and ice control duties.
• Assists with irrigation system installation 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.

Work Schedule:
40-hour work week may include weekend & holiday shifts.
Typical workday: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

What we're looking for:
Education, Experience and Training:

1. High School diploma or equivalence; AND
2. Some experience in park maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, or irrigation technology, or construction preferred; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described work.

License and Certifications:

1. Possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
2. Some positions may require possession of or ability to obtain within one year of hire a valid Public Pesticide Applicator’s license.

Supervision Received:
Works under the supervision of the Park Services Manager and receives direction from Park Maintenance Worker 2, and Park Services Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:
Limited direction is a responsibility of this position when on-site leadership and guidance of part-time and seasonal personnel is needed.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed primarily outdoors in a variety of conditions including: excessive temperatures, inclement weather and exposure to limited hazardous chemicals (training and PPE provided). Daily precise control of fingers and hand movement. Daily standing or sitting for prolong periods of time. Occasional lifting, moving, dragging, pushing and carrying of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds unassisted). Occasional crouching, crawling, bending, kneeling, climbing or balancing. Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, vibration and fumes. Occasional dealing with distraught or difficult individuals. Daily operation of a motor vehicle on public roadways. May require emergency call-out during off duty hours.

Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Application consideration and wage calculation:
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies: All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.