Parks Tree & Landscape Laborer

Are you someone who enjoys outdoor work and takes pride in keeping your community beautiful? Join the City of Medford Parks & Recreation team as a part-time Tree & Landscape Laborer!

In this role, you’ll assist the City Arborist with maintenance of Medford’s urban forest, with a primary focus on city street trees. Typical duties include pruning, chipping, planting, and watering, along with general tree and landscape upkeep in parks and right-of-way areas.

You’ll use and support operation of equipment such as chippers, mowers, and stump grinders, and help keep public spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. This is a hands‑on position for someone who values teamwork, follows safety practices, and is dependable in day‑to‑day field work.

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

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• 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 $19.28 or $20.24 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Three steps are included in this salary 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 to include 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 - Effective performers have a high level of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the City. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organizations. They know that a healthy work/life balance is important to sustained energy. They are motivated to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

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