Hybrid Parks Maintenance Crew at Benton County (OR)
Benton County (OR) · Corvallis, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Corvallis
About the Department
The Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events Department is looking for several Park Maintenance Crew Members to join our Team! These positions are part-time with variable hours.
This is a temporary position not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
JOB SUMMARY
Duties include (but are not limited to) grounds maintenance, minor building maintenance, custodial duties, may be utilized to assist with fairgrounds maintenance duties as needed and event set up/clean up.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
This is a temporary position not to exceed 1040 hours in a fiscal year.
JOB SUMMARY
Duties include (but are not limited to) grounds maintenance, minor building maintenance, custodial duties, may be utilized to assist with fairgrounds maintenance duties as needed and event set up/clean up.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- High school diploma or GED; and
- 1 year of general labor or custodial experience
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Ideal Candidate
- Forklift certification and tractor experience.
- Knowledge of and experience with landscaping and park maintenance.
- Ability to operate mowers, string trimmers, and vehicles towing trailers.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively operate a lawn mower and other standard gardening tools.
- Frequently sitting on large tractor mower for hours each day.
- Frequently lifting and carrying 20-50 pound garbage bags.
- May be required to perform work at heights from ladders.
- Some duties may require you to lift, push, and/or pull up to (or possibly more than) 50 lbs.
- Continuously Reaching, Standing, Walking, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing & Seeing.
- Frequent Repetitive Motions used for such duties as Edging, Pruning, Mopping, Sweeping, Raking, Shoveling.
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Shane Galloway
Maintenance Program Manager
Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events
Telephone: 541-766-6205
[email protected]
Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events
Telephone: 541-766-6205
[email protected]
Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
- To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
- Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
- This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability (if applicable) letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 541-766-6081. Apply Now
