Field Services Worker; Seasonal Job Central Point area,Oregon USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: City of Gold Hill- Field Services Worker (Seasonal)

Position Details

Type of position:
Seasonal

Hours:

20-40 hours per week, Non-exempt

General Description

This role is vital in maintaining and repairing public works facilities, along with skilled landscaping and irrigation work in parks and other areas. This position is seasonal/temporary and may work with regular employees and volunteers.

Essential Job Functions

General janitorial services for all city buildings, clean-up of city parks, road right of ways, and open ditches, including vegetation control.

Operates light and medium construction equipment including dump truck, mowers and various power tools.

Performs routine maintenance on city buildings, parks, and vehicles.

Picks up and empties trash from all buildings and parks; cleans and sanitizes restrooms; repairs vandalism damage to buildings and grounds.

Fertilizes, mows, trims and edges lawns; plants, cultivates and waters lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs, and sprays to control insects and weeds.

Maintains playground equipment, benches, gates and fencing.

Performs minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks.

Maintains irrigation systems including cleaning, repairing or replacing items and parts.

Maintains storm drain system by cleaning and repairing ditches, storm drainage lines, and catch basins.

Assists with the repair, replacement, cleaning, and testing of water meters, maintains meter boxes and surrounding area.

Maintains and repairs streets, alleys and right of ways which include patching pavement; cleaning and repairing sidewalks, curbs, and streets; painting crosswalks and curbs.

Repairs and replaces street regulatory, directional and informational signs.

Performs other related work as required.

Auxiliary Job Functions

Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Supervision Received

Receives supervision from the Field Services Lead or Manager

Relationship to Others

Maintains positive contact with staff, volunteers, business representatives, and the general public.

Accommodations

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment described in this job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and must not prohibit the employment of a person with disabilities.

Qualification

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

Education:

High school graduation or GED; education or training in related field or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.

Experience:

Two years of experience and training which has provided specific knowledge in the area assigned, including light and medium equipment operation and power tool operation. Landscaping and irrigation experience is preferred.

Substitution:
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the knowledge of, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of the job.

Special Requirements

License:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain an Oregon driver’s license by the time of appointment, or otherwise have immediate point‑to‑point transportation available.

Vehicle:
Possession of, or permanent access to, a vehicle.

Other:
Pass Criminal History Background and Reference check; and any other classification required by state or federal agencies to continue work in the position assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Maintenance, repair, and installation of water meters.
Safe use of vehicles, tools, materials and equipment required to perform duties.
Practices, methods, hazards, and safety precautions required to perform duties.

Related skills:

Safe operation of assigned vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools.

Ability to:

Understand and carry out oral and written…