Public Utility Worker Senior - City of Gresham : Job Details

The City of Gresham is seeking a skilled and motivated Public Utility Worker Senior to lead our Parks Operations crew. This critical role oversees the maintenance and improvement of Gresham's 300+ acres of park land, 840 acres of natural areas, several miles of trails and multiple facilities. The Parks Operations staff consists of the Parks Superintendent, a Public Works Field Operations Supervisor, two Public Utility Worker Seniors, and eight Public Utility Worker 2's.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.What you will get to do:

* Lead direction of Parks crews:

* mentor and train parks crews to ensure knowledge and safe construction standards are met

* schedule daily work for crews;

* monitor and inspect assigned work

* submit all the job paperwork including equipment and parts used, dump tickets, equipment purchase receipts, personnel time and 'as-builts' as needed

* communicate clearly to the crew expectations, safety concerns and equipment and parts needed to complete the project

* Lead crews to maintain developed park systems:

* maintain parks and sports fields

* install and maintain irrigation systems, playground equipment, splash fountains, restrooms, benches, tables, signs, trails, & bridges

* operate a variety of vehicles, trailers, equipment, and tools to perform duties, such as a hydraulic backhoe, excavator, loader, dump truck, shovel, pick, mower, compressor, and other equipment

* maintain and service assigned tools and equipment, such as changing oil, air filters, mower blades, and other equipment

* apply pesticides; over-seed, aerate, fertilize, and repair sod; mow, trim, and edge; pull weeds, prune shrubs, etc.

* Maintain undeveloped parks and open spaces:

* Maintain open spaces, greenways, and trails.

* Collaborate with the Natural Resources Program and coordinate with consultant arborist contracts to inspect and address hazard trees.

* Respond to contractor and public inquiries:

* respond to inquiries from MyGresham to resolve inquiries and complaints

* assist with capital improvement projects as related to maintenance functions

* Safety: Prioritize safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.

* After-Hours availability: Occasionally be available for after-hours work, including routine, emergency-related, snow removal operations, and removal of hazard trees in the rights-of-way.

Qualities we are looking for:

* Someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing, intensive circumstances and/or deadlines

* An effective problem solver who analyzes a variety of solutions and determines best path forward by making informed decisions

* As skilled communicator who listens, understands, and responds appropriately, clearly, and empathetically to a variety of individuals within the city and externally

* A leader that establishes and maintains effective working relationships to direct and oversee others in their job duties

* A nimble person who can quickly shift focus from one task to another and back again while remaining calm and organized

* Someone who tends to the details through examination, observation, and execution

* Someone who is experienced in reading and understanding engineering drawings

Work schedule:

The current schedule for this position is 4-10 hours shift, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

Refer to the class specification for work environment and physical demands associated with this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to safely operate a variety of equipment for Parks Maintenance and Operations

* Ability to read and understand engineered drawings

* Effectively motivate, coordinate, and evaluate work of Public Utility Workers performance

* Ability to safely and effectively maintain parks, including but not limited landscaping, carpentry, plumbing, concrete works, irrigation, etc.

* Knowledge of modern office practices and methods and software applications; ability to operate office equipment and technology tools

* Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED

* Three to six years of progressively related experience in Parks Operations, landscaping, irrigation, and/or facilities maintenance, and increasingly responsible experience in providing direction to other team members and/or acting as lead.

* Good driving record (according to our driving matrix below)

Any combination of qualifying education, training and experience equivalent to three to six years will be considered.

Required licenses and certifications:

* CPR/AED and First Aid certification required

* Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification required

* Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification required

* Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements required

* Oregon Pesticide Applicator License required

* Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification required

DRIVING MATRIX: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

* A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.

* Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.

* Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.

* Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Required application materials:

* Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)

* Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to [email protected], or by phone to 503-###-####, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-###-#### or [email protected].

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-###-####.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record review, job-related physical, DOT drug screen, and FMCSA Clearinghouse Full Query.