City of Roseburg Employment Opportunity - Parks Maintenance I

Douglas near Jackson, Roseburg OR

Description

Applications Close – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 DEFINITION Under supervision, does unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor; mows, waters, fertilizes, plants, trims and cares for lawns, plants and trees. Does unskilled construction work and related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the direct supervision of the Superintendent or lead. Work may be performed with some independence and employees may be responsible for completion of some jobs without specific instruction or guidance. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of this classification. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Unless specifically identified as a “Non-Essential Job Function”, the information included in this job description, and any referenced supplemental documents, is considered an “Essential Job Function”. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations, or transitional work assignments, do not waive any of the essential functions for this position. The following information is not all-inclusive. • Mows, fertilizes and waters landscaped areas. • Plants and cares for shrubs and trees. • Picks up litter and disposes of refuse. • Operates grounds equipment, tractors and other City vehicles. • Assists in installing and maintaining irrigation systems. • May clean, service and maintain public restrooms as well as other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Reasonable knowledge of or ability to learn the rules of safe operation of equipment and the precautions to be taken in order to avoid accidents. • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to act upon them accordingly. • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the general public. • Ability to learn proper procedures and to follow supervisor's instructions. • Ability to perform repeated heavy, physical labor for an extended period of time. • Ability to use mowers, tractors and other park maintenance equipment safely and efficiently. • Ability to grip and use small tools. • Ability to apply proper precautionary measures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered. Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent GED certificate. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS Possession of valid Oregon Driver's License by the time of employment, with acceptable driving record. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver's license within 30 days. Post-offer physical including drug screen. WORKING CONDITIONS The City of Roseburg is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon’s Disability Accommodation and Discrimination laws. We are also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. The City of Roseburg will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability, unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on the City of Roseburg’s operations, or a safety risk to employee or coworkers, or removes an essential job function. Employees should request an accommodation as soon as it becomes apparent that a reasonable accommodation may be necessary, to enable the employee to perform the essential duties of a position, or to participate in the employment process. To discuss an accommodation request, please contact John VanWinkle, Human Resource Director. While performing the duties of this job; work is performed primarily outdoor with a noise level and weather which may vary. May be exposed to dust, fumes, various chemicals, cleaners and natural allergens. Requires ability to bend, sit, kneel, walk, reach, push, shovel and climb. Requires the ability to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to moving vehicles and equipment. The factors described herein, are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform as Parks Maintenance I. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE The City of Roseburg follows Oregon law regarding Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veteran’s Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran’s Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application. BENEFIT SUMMARY The City of Roseburg provides a comprehensive benefit package to employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and various voluntary benefits including MASA Medical Transport Solutions and Aflac. The City participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and currently pays the entire contribution on behalf of employees. All full-time employees working over 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month following their date of employment. Links to the complete benefits resource guide can be found at:. Insurance Benefits: • Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan. • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance – policy value of $25,000 paid by the City. • Long-term disability insurance provided by the City. • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City. Additional Benefits: • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • The City has a fully equipped fitness center available 24 hours a day. How to Apply: Complete an application form available via one of the following methods. Electronically: In-Person: City of Roseburg – Administration, 900 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470 Email: [email protected] Submit completed application to Human Resources by the closing date listed in the job announcement. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. All required documents should be presented with the application. Resumes are accepted in addition to, not in lieu of, the City of Roseburg application form. Selection Process: Applications are thoroughly reviewed and screened by the Human Resources Office. Since these are competitive selection processes, applicants whose backgrounds appear to most closely match the needs of the particular vacancy will be considered. Once the screening is complete, Human Resources notifies all candidates of their status. This process can take from one to four weeks after the closing date. Due to the number of applicants and the limited number of job opportunities, not all applicants proceed in the recruitment process. The City of Roseburg does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. The City of Roseburg does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. Questions: Please direct questions to City of Roseburg Administration, Human Resources office at 541-492-6866. Telephone job line: 541-492-7010 (voice message listing current opportunities). Equal Opportunity Employer