Park Custodian

JOB Discover Medford:

Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant CityJoin the team that helps keep Medford's parks clean, safe, and welcoming. As a full-time Park Custodian, you'll travel an assigned route to clean and maintain park restrooms and facilities, restock supplies, address graffiti and light maintenance needs, and help ensure public spaces are ready for the community to enjoy. This is an active, hands-on role that works outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and requires reliability, attention to detail, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently while supporting the larger Park Maintenance team. If you take pride in quality work and want to make a visible difference in the places our community gathers, we'd love to hear from you!

Required Education and Experience:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; andSix (6) months or more experience as a custodian with an industrial, janitorial firm, or commercial business and thorough knowledge of custodial materials and methods.

Available Schedule:

Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This position is part of the AFSCME employee group. Learn more about our benefits HERE. The anticipated hiring range for the Park Custodian position is $20.70 (first step) to $21.74 or $22.82 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible planLife and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the CityLong-term disability insurance provided by the CityHealth Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the

CityRetirement Benefits:

Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employeePERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributionsDeferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annuallyAccess to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7 SUPPLEMENTAL

INFORMATION IMPORTANT

(Please read): It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to

Apply:

Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.

Selection procedures and timelines subject to change. Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country. Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment ApplicationsEmployment with the City of Medford can be competitive, often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicant's unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use of AI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However, AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted. Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following: Criminal history background investigationFavorable driving record Clear drug screen following federal lawProfessional reference check

Questions or Assistance:

If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774-2014. For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.