Park Maintenance Opportunities
Join Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) for exciting opportunities in park maintenance! We are seeking friendly, motivated individuals in the Beaverton area who take pride in their work. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, work outdoors, and help maintain safe, beautiful parks for the community.
THPRD offers a 3% pay incentive for staff who utilize their bilingual or multilingual skills at work. Employees also receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household.
Available Positions :
- Park Maintenance Tech
- Responsibilities : Assists with general ground and landscape maintenance, supporting the upkeep of park grounds, structures, and facilities. Operates related maintenance equipment and is responsible for a variety of duties, including landscaping, pruning, trimming, mowing, painting, and other general park maintenance tasks.
- Pay rate range : $19.31 - $21.13 hourly
- Crew Lead
- Responsibilities : Assists the Full-Time Park Maintenance Specialist in daily operations and supervises part-time staff. Tasks include landscape maintenance, playground inspection, restroom / litter service, irrigation maintenance, athletic field preparation, and equipment operation, along with other related duties as assigned.
- Pay rate range : $19.72 - $22.21 hourly
- Equipment Operator
- Responsibilities : Performs turf and landscape maintenance for THPRD parks and Beaverton School District properties. Tasks include driving District vehicles, towing trailers, mowing, aerating, fertilizing, overseeding, and topdressing parks and athletic fields. The role also involves equipment and vehicle inspection and basic maintenance, along with other related duties as assigned.
- Pay rate range : $22.82 - $25.69 hourly
Requirements :
Must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for park maintenance jobs.A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.Hours and scheduling vary based on program needs and job classification.Job Details and Application Procedure :
For more information on rates of pay, job duties, and qualifications, please review the hyperlinked job descriptions for each position.Our team reviews applications as they come in, considering preferred position and role suitability. If you're a strong fit, we'll reach out directly to discuss next steps.Applications on file will automatically expire after six (6) months. Candidates who still wish to be considered for these positions after the expiration date are encouraged to reapply.THPRD does not accept resumes or cover letters, but rather we evaluate an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions on the application. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org .