Parks Tree & Landscape Laborer

Parks Tree & Landscape Laborer
City of Medford, OR

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and helping keep your community beautiful? We’re looking for a dedicated, hands‑on team player to join us as a Tree & Landscape Laborer with the City of Medford’s Parks & Recreation Department.

In this role, you’ll assist the City Arborist with maintaining our vibrant urban forest, pruning, planting, chipping, watering, and caring for trees across our city parks and right‑of‑way areas. You’ll operate equipment such as mowers, chippers, and stump grinders, and play a key part in keeping our parks clean, safe, and welcoming.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys physical work, has an eye for detail, and takes pride in outdoor maintenance. If you have experience in tree care or landscape maintenance, we want to hear from you!

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.

• Experience with tree pruning.
• Experience running chainsaws and wood chippers.

• Monday – Wednesday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

The anticipated hiring range for the Tree and Landscape Laborer position is $18.36 (first step) to $20.24 (second or third step). Three steps are included in this range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part‑time, year‑round positions.
• Paid sick leave – one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Access to the City’s fully equipped fitness center 24/7.

• Responsible for tree maintenance, pruning, hand weeding, watering, and chipping debris.
• Ability to operate handheld and gas‑powered equipment.
• Operate various equipment including riding mowers, chippers, stump grinders, and tractors.
• Perform landscape and equipment maintenance.
• Work in Right‑Of‑Way areas.
• Assist in herbicide application.
• Assist park staff in a variety of daily tasks or special projects.
• Perform labor safely in all types of weather.
• Prepare and read simple reports and field diagrams.
• Work with minimum supervision while performing daily tasks.
• Follow oral, written, and drawn instructions.
• Relate to the public in a positive respectful manner.
• Must be honest and truthful in all tasks and responsibilities.
• Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.

• Responsible for removing trash and ground litter in City of Medford parks and right of ways.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Drive/Energy – Performs with high energy and motivation, maintains stamina and work/life balance.
• Initiative – Proactive, takes action without prompting, makes things happen.
• Positive Impact – Makes positive impressions, is personable and enthusiastic.
• Results Orientation – Focuses on outcomes, persists until goals are reached, conveys sense of urgency.
• Team Player – Supports larger organizational agendas, shares resources, helps others.

The position is physically demanding, requiring strength and endurance to perform tasks such as climbing trees, lifting and carrying equipment up to 75 pounds, and operating sharp tools and machinery. The role requires safe use of chainsaws, ropes, and harnesses while managing hazards. Regular duties include frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, along with repetitive movements. The candidate must adapt to diverse weather conditions, navigate uneven terrain, and drive and operate a motor vehicle daily.

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will…