Grounds Worker

Grounds Worker I –
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

A one‑time hiring incentive of $3,000, paid in $1,000 increments, is awarded to newly hired full‑time Grounds Worker I’s after successful completion of 3, 6, and 12 months of service. The incentive is subject to available funding and Manager approval.

The purpose of this job is to perform a full range of ground‑keeping duties in the development and maintenance of the outdoor environment at unified government parks, buildings, and rights‑of‑way. Duties include soil preparation, installation and maintenance of landscaped and irrigation systems, application of chemical treatments, equipment operation and maintenance, and additional tasks as assigned.

• Performs cyclical mowing services; prunes and/or removes limbs, trees and stumps.
• Operates landscape equipment such as mowers, tractors, trimmers, sprayers and chainsaws.
• Provides needed maintenance to ornamental shrub and seasonal flower plantings, including fertilizing, weeding, watering, spraying, mulching and pruning.
• Installs and establishes trees, shrubs, grass, annuals, perennials and wildflowers.
• Performs soil preparation including cultivation, amendment and finish grade.
• Operates heavy equipment, such as a backhoe, front‑end loader, or tractor.
• Performs routine and special events litter control.
• Determines the need for and applies water to landscape plantings.
• Applies herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Constructs retaining walls, drainage systems, walkways and trails.
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
• Installs Christmas lights and other seasonal banners, ornaments, and crowd control barricades.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance such as checking and changing oil fluid levels and sharpening blades.
• Occasionally supervises and directs the work assignments of temporaries and community service workers in the absence of Grounds Crew Leader.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Work schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When vehicle operation is required, responsibility for safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle is held, including adherence to the ACC safe driving policy.

This position is designated as an emergency position requiring attendance under all types of emergency conditions (e.g., inclement weather, utility failure, fire, forced evacuations, or as determined by the Manager).

High school diploma or equivalent with six months of landscaping or general outdoor work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of landscape management principles, horticulture, irrigation systems, soil analysis, and heavy ground maintenance equipment.

• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates, management, employees, public members and all other groups involved in the Landscape Management Division.

• Ability to perform required mathematical calculations.

• Ability to use a variety of tools and safety equipment, including tractors, backhoes, loaders, mowers, power tools, and irrigation tools.

• Good organizational, management, and human relations skills.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, move or carry objects or materials, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds frequently. Physical demands are at levels of heavy work.

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.…