Seasonal Public Utility Worker - Parks Operations

The City of Gresham has seasonal job opportunities for Public Utility Workers (PUW I) in the Parks Operations team based out of 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 role is an entry level position and open to all adults, 18 years and older who possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, and physical abilities to perform job duties with or without accommodation. 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 Seasonal generally work from the beginning of April through the end of September (picnic crew) or from the beginning of June through the end of November (leaf crew).

The duration of these positions is up to six (6) months, not to exceed 960 hours and not eligible for benefits, except Oregon Sick Leave. This is temporary, full-time work featuring a set schedule of 4 days/10 hours per day which may include weekends and/or holidays.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways.

Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work, and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural perspectives.

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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

• 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.

Knowledge of or commitment to learn:

• Basic maintenance and repair methods and procedures used in assigned…