Seasonal Public Utility Worker 1 - Parks Operations

The City of Gresham has job opportunities for three (3) Seasonal Public Utility Workers (PUW I) in Parks Operations team with the Parks & Recreation division at the Gresham Operations Center. The Parks Division is seeking qualified, reliable and hard-working individuals to maintain the city's park facilities. If you enjoy being physically active, working outside, working in a team environment and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming for all, join us!

The Seasonal PUW I are entry level positions and open to all adults, 18 years and older. Training will be provided to help you build the skills and knowledge for a career in public works at the City of Gresham or elsewhere.

Parks division Seasonals generally work from April through September 2024

The duration of the positions is up to six (6) months, not to exceed 960 hours and not eligible for benefits, except Oregon Sick Leave. You can expect to work a set schedule (4 days/10 hours per day Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays).

This job announcement will remain open until all positions are filled. Reviews of applications will take place starting the week of February 26 through March 11, 2024. Interviews will be held starting the week of March 4 through the week of March 18, 2024.

Position Description

Learn more by watching these short videos:

Come join the City's seasonal work crew: https://youtu.be/idxH9safEOs

How I launched my career in Public Works: https://youtu.be/tk7uVftxsrI

As a Seasonal Public Utility Worker, you will be responsible for performing regular and recurring installation, maintenance, repair and testing activities on Parks’ Amenities/Facilities and Park Lands. You will learn water quality sampling and receive confined space training. You will be the Parks customer service representative in the field on weekends, which may include answering questions and helping park patrons. You may operate a variety of tools and equipment such as: shovels, picks, power hacksaws, drills, jackhammers, compressors, portable concrete saws, hand and riding mowers, powered edgers, back-pack blowers, weed- eaters, powered pole-saws, chainsaws, skill saws, pressure washers, and brush chippers. We will train people on all tasks to be performed.

Although selected through competitive recruitment processes, many of our regular status, full-time Public Utility Workers began their careers as seasonal workers. In this role, you will:

Receive good pay for hard work

Build a resume and gain trade skills and experiences that can equip you for a career in public works at the City of Gresham or elsewhere

Have a steady, set work schedule

Directly benefit community members and visitors

Qualities we are looking for:

We want people who are willing to learn, work hard, show up on time each day with a good attitude, and can get along well with others while taking direction from supervisors. Ideal candidates:

Like physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Have a strong work ethic and be reliable

Have integrity and safety minded

Have a friendly personality to interact with Gresham Community

Can work in a team or independently

Have construction and or landscaping background

Working conditions: Work is performed both alone and as part of a team; mostly outside in varying weather conditions for long periods of time. There may be exposure to loud noises, sewer systems, hot tar and asphalt, gasses, fumes, paint chemicals and pesticides, and some risk of physical hazard from equipment. This position involves constant movement and some lifting of heavy objects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED test of equivalency.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must possess a good driving record (based on our driving matrix as listed below)

Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of the hire.

Must possess the physical ability to lift objects and equipment ranging from 25 to 85 pounds

Successfully pass a physical and drug screen during conditional offer (pre-employment)

Communicate effectively - must understand instructions in English, both orally and in writing

Driving Matrix:

You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.

Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.

Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.

Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gresham/jobs/4378684/seasonal-public-utility-worker-1-parks-operations?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

If you have questions, please contact HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov