Park Maintenance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

Benefit type:  Non benefited FT seasonal from June to October 

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.

About the job:  

The Park Maintenance Worker 1 is responsible for performing park landscape and natural area maintenance, repair and renovations and construction on park grounds and trails.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The Park Maintenance Worker 1 is the entry level in the Park Maintenance Worker classification. The Park Maintenance Worker 1 is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker 2 by performing primarily routine operations duties and the Park Maintenance Worker 2 leads staff, projects, or programs.    

A day in the life:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Maintains, repairs, renovates, and constructs park grounds and trails.
• Assists with landscaping, horticultural, and forestry projects.
• Assists with noxious weed management.
• Assist with the application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Maintains and repairs landscaped areas, including turf, trees, shrubs and irrigation.
• Operates mowers, tractors, sweepers, 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.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties.
• Assists with new construction and remodeling in such areas as carpentry, painting, concrete work, excavation, wildlife habitat and upland natural areas.
• Assists with irrigation system installation, repair 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.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and methods used in horticulture, park maintenance repair and construction, forestry, and trail construction; 
• Equipment and practices involved in park grounds, wetlands, landscape or building maintenance;
• Safety rules and identification of safety hazards; and
• Maintenance and safe operation of powered equipment and hand tools.  

Skill and Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail or in person to successfully complete assigned projects;
• Work independently while also able to work cooperatively with others;
• Safely operate powered equipment and hand tools; 
• Effectively understand and follow oral and written instructions; 
• Exercise initiative and good judgment; and
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and respectful working relationships with all contacts.  

 What we're looking for:  

Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

1. High School diploma or equivalent; AND 
2. Some experience in park maintenance, horticulture and landscaping, irrigation technology, or construction preferred; OR 
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.  

 Licenses: 

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 a Supervisor. Carries out work independently, but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

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:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather including heat, cold, humidity, wind, snow, and rain.
• Daily standing and walking over uneven terrain, such as parks and trails with up/down inclines, paved and unpaved surfaces for sustained periods of time.
• Safety equipment, including shoes, gloves, reflective vests and eye protection are required.
• Daily operation of a motor vehicle on public roadways.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, vibration and fumes. 
• Safety equipment, including shoes, gloves and eye protection are required.
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and constant use of hands and arms and may require overhead reaching.
• Occasional lifting, moving, dragging, pushing and carrying of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds unassisted).
• Occasional crouching, crawling, bending, kneeling, climbing or balancing.
• May require working for emergency call-outs or snow removal during off duty hours including some holidays.  

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.

Veteran Preference Status

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans' preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans' preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans' preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

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

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.

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