Seasonal Public Utility Worker 1 - Parks Operations

Seasonal Public Utility Worker

The City of Gresham has seasonal job opportunities for Public Utility Workers (PUW I) in the Parks Operations team based out of the Gresham Operations Center. The Parks Division is seeking qualified, reliable and hard-working individuals to maintain the city's park facilities. If you enjoy being physically active, working outside, working in a team environment and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming for all, join us!

The Seasonal PUW I role is an entry level position and open to all adults, 18 years and older who possess a valid driver's license, good driving record, and physical abilities to perform job duties with or without accommodation. Training will be provided to help you build the skills and knowledge for a career in public works at the City of Gresham or elsewhere.

As a Seasonal Public Utility Worker, you will be responsible for performing regular and recurring installation, maintenance, repair and testing activities on Parks' Amenities / Facilities and Park Lands. You will learn water quality sampling and receive confined space training. You will be the Parks customer service representative in the field on weekends, which may include answering questions and helping park patrons. You may operate a variety of tools and equipment such as : shovels, picks, power hacksaws, drills, jackhammers, compressors, portable concrete saws, hand and riding mowers, powered edgers, back-pack blowers, weed-eaters, powered pole-saws, chainsaws, skill saws, pressure washers, and brush chippers.

Although selected through competitive recruitment processes, many of our regular status, full-time Public Utility Workers began their careers as seasonal workers. In this role, you will :

• Receive good pay for hard work
• Build a resume and gain trade skills and experiences that can equip you for a career in public works at the City of Gresham or elsewhere
• Have a steady, set work schedule
• Directly benefit community members and visitors

Qualities we are looking for : We want people who are willing to learn, work hard, show up on time each day with a good attitude, and can get along well with others while taking direction from supervisors. Ideal candidates :

Working conditions : Work is performed both alone and as part of a team; mostly outside in varying weather conditions for long periods of time. There may be exposure to loud noises, sewer systems, hot tar and asphalt, gasses, fumes, paint chemicals and pesticides, and some risk of physical hazard from equipment. This position involves constant movement and some lifting of heavy objects.