Park Maintenance Specialist

Park Maintenance Worker Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Park Maintenance Worker. This position directs and participates in manual labor, semi-skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of county parks, boat ramp facilities, grounds, and equipment. Perform general park maintenance activities in all weather conditions. Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Manager and Public Works Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not usually a responsibility of this classification, other than assigned seasonal staff and adults required to perform community service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES

• Constructs picnic tables, benches, fire pits, restrooms, etc.
• Cleans Park facilities, picks up trash, cleans and stock restrooms, collects and hauls garbage, and cleans fire pits.
• Maintains and repairs park water systems.
• Repairs vandalized park facilities such as signs, fences, restroom fixtures, lights, benches, picnic tables, fire pits and boat docks.
• Mows turf areas, trims bushes, shrubs, and trees; performs mower maintenance and repair.
• Leads and coordinates the work of part-time and community service personnel in park and facilities maintenance activities. Train seasonal and community service workers in the safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as trucks, trailers mowers, tractors, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, hand tools and other associated equipment.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work storage areas.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and requests.
• Performs other related tasks as required.
• May be required to attend monthly meetings.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation. The Benefits Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits: 15 paid holidays per year. 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day). PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions. Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2025 to 2026 plan year.

• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness .
• Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).

Our Community Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. Required Information Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet. Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance. Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov . Veterans' Preference Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all the following. Veteran's Hiring Preference ( Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF ) Supporting Documentation- (Refer to VA Preference form for list) If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov . Status of Your Application Please note that Yamhill County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from e-mail notifications from NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Park and facility maintenance, including plant health care, turf management, general irrigation principles and pesticide application.
• Safe operation of park maintenance equipment such as tractors, mowers, trucks, trailers, backhoes, mini skid steer machines, chainsaws, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, pruners, hand tools, and other associated equipment.
• Basic arithmetic and mathematics principles
• Principles and practices of supervision, and training.

SKILL IN

• Interpersonal communication.
• Use of materials and hand tools used in park maintenance and construction.
• Instructing assigned staff in safe operation of tools and equipment.

ABILITY TO

• Attend work as scheduled and/or required, including varying shifts and weekends.
• Plan, conduct, and perform the full range of maintenance duties.
• Take direction and perform tasks with minimal supervision, understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Work independently or on a team that focuses on producing high-quality results.
• Read equipment instructions, maps, and blueprints.
• Identify potential occupational hazards and apply practices, policies, and procedures to the function to which assigned.
• Follow company safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report hazards and unsafe behaviors.
• Desire to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Learn, apply, and follow park rules and regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, other county employees and the public.

A High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in park and facility maintenance, including the operation of commercial landscape equipment and mowers. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above. Preferred experience includes a certified pesticide applicators license and certified playground safety inspector.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Driving is an essential duty of this position. Must possess a valid driver's license acceptable in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record. Will be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver's license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in

ORS 806.070.

May be subject to successful completion of a background check as well as a pre-employment physical and hearing test. The incumbent performs field work outdoors up to 90% of the time and uses mechanical equipment as needed to perform duties. Some areas may be exposed to loud noise and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection. Weather conditions may vary. Alternately works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The employee will encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in inclement weather conditions and various conditions pertinent with job-site construction and comply with safety and security requirements, e.g., wearing hard hats. The employee is regularly required to walk, sit or stand up to 90% of the time, talk, or hear 100% of the time, frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, pull, push, reach, crawl, stoop, knee, crouch, climb and bend up to 80% of the time. Required to lift up to 20 pounds regularly and 30 pounds occasionally. Contact with the public risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.