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Clackamas River RV Park

Park Maintenance and Groundskeeper

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$44,621 / year median in Oregon

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview Outside maintenance person is responsible for keeping the outside grounds to park standards. This person must be fit enough to work grounds and provide general outside maintenance for minor repairs, grounds keeping, and customer service. Should possess high grounds keeping skills, basic electric and plumbing knowledge-must feel confident doing minor troubleshooting and repairs.
Essential Job Functions:
Knowledge of Plumbing-Repair water lines, valves, etc. Knowledge of Electrical Repair
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic issues Maintain Vehicles Weed Spraying, Weeding, Mowing, Cutting Brush Operating and Maintaining power equipment and tools Clean Restroom/Laundry Building Let Manager know when plumbing or electrical issues require paid assistance Maintain Gas Supply (fuel for vehicles/generators/small equipment) Let Manager know when low on cleaning supplies/shop needs Keep washers and dryers clean•Collect quarters from machines Clean Exit side of Dryer lint traps Full-Time tenant electric meter readings Pond level readings Grinder pump readings Spray out Grinder pit weekly Clean filters at sewer pit and grinder pit Clean Rec Hall as needed Keep grounds clean and free of debris and trash Irrigate from sewer pond (May thru Oct) Record flow meter reading Daily check sewer pond pumps Maintain sewer sprayers (year around as needed) Backup office/gate responsibilities when needed Inspect sites for safety hazards and repair issues Repair/replace picnic tables, fences, signs and park property Replace interior/exterior lighting, bulbs and light fixtures Winterize and de-winterize water systems and facilities Perform preventative maintenance on pumps and irrigation equipment.
Respond to tenant maintenance requests (park property only) Remove snow and apply ice melt to roads and walkways during winter weather Report major repairs or safety concerns to Manager Maintain gutters Provide assistance to older tenants as needed Pruning bushes and trees as needed Pressure washing pads Site inspections Ready sites for next tenant Inventory sites at move-out Reading water meters Keeping trash and recycle area clean Keeping drainage ditches clear Watering plants not able to get with auto sprinklers Fertilize lawns as needed Handle any issues that come up during the day as needed Skills and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies 1+years experience with facilities and/or ground maintenance Strong communication skills are essential, as is a cooperative attitude toward co-workers, customers/tenants and contractors Ability to interact effectively with other team members Must have good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively Ability to work independently without supervision Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, cleaning solutions, and chemicals Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or possibly at night Work could be performed near power lines and electricity Work and travel in inclement weather Strong knowledge of horticulture practices including gardening, lawn care, landscaping, and land management Ability to operate a variety of groundskeeping equipment such as chainsaws, power tools, and landscaping machinery safely Familiarity with pesticide management procedures to handle chemicals responsibly. Excellent manual handling skills with the ability to lift heavy objects safely. Knowledge of driving small tractors, using tractor buckets to scoop, and brush hog attachments to mow fields Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record Commitment to safety standards including power tool safety protocols and equipment maintenance routines Strong work ethic with attention to detail in maintaining outdoor spaces that are both functional and visually appealing Ability to diffuse situations with upset tenants, and problem solve the issue Join us in creating a welcoming outdoor environment that our community enjoys! This paid position offers an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of a small community where your grounds keeping skills will be noticed and appreciated by more than just your employer! Physical Activities Required to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position Medium Work Load
  • Exerts up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to more objects. Walking, standing, in motion while performing these tasks. Repetitive Motion
  • Movements of the wrists, hands, fingers Fingering
  • Typing, using tools, pressing keys, or buttons, or other tasks with fingers rather than whole hands or arm Talking
  • Use of spoken words to convey information, communicate to others Hearing
  • Ability to receive sound via people or machines. Understand the meaning to take appropriate actions. Kneeling
  • Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees Crouching
  • Bending the body downward & forward by bending leg and spine Stooping
  • Bending body downward & forward by bending spine at waist. Critical if to a large degree & requires full use of lower extremities & back muscles. Lifting
  • Raising objects from a low to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from place to place. Critical when object weight is more than 10 lbs. Climbing
  • Ascends, descends ladders, stairs, ramps, poles, towers, etc. Uses feet, legs, hands, arms to climb. Requires body agility, strength. Critical if required for unique situations. Grasping
  • Can apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm Feeling
  • Touching with skin/fingertips, perceiving temperature, texture, object attributes like size, shape, weight Standing
  • Particularly important for sustained periods of time Walking
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Particularly important for long time periods/distances Reaching
  • Extending hand(s) & arm(s) in any direction Crawling
  • Moving about on hands & knees or hands and feet Pushing
  • Use of upper extremities to press against object w/steady force to move/thrust forward, downward, outward Pulling
  • Use of upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, tug objects in a sustained motion Balancing
  • Maintain equilibrium to avoid falls when walking, standing, bending, sitting. Critical for work that exceeds ordinary balance requirements. This is a Monday
  • Friday Position.
Starting time is slightly flexible in the morning, depending upon the season and weather. Typically starting time is between 6-7am, year around.
Pay:
$21.00
  • $24.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location:
In person