Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Open Continuous

City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 06, 2024
  • Salary: $18.90 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Building Maintenance
  • Job Description

    The Position

    Join the City of Portland as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker and help keep our parks, sports fields, and recreational facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for all!

    Currently, Portland Parks & Recreation and Public Works: Transportation has available vacancies. However, candidates that apply may be considered for vacancies with the following additional Service Areas should positions become available:
    Public Works: Water, and Environmental Services.

    Job Appointment: Casual, Seasonal

    Work Schedule: Seasonal Maintenance Workers will collaborate with their supervisor/manager to create their schedule. These are seasonal positions and vary in hours worked up to a maximum of 1600 hours per calendar year.

    Working Conditions:

    Work is typically performed in a field environment. Seasonal Maintenance Workers (SMW) are typically required to do the following - negotiate rough terrain; safely lift up to 100 pounds with or without assistance; work outdoors in all weather conditions; work in and around traffic, equipment or machinery; wear protective gear. SMWs may encounter irate people, people experiencing mental illness, and people under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the course of their work.

    Work Location: Various locations across Portland, OR.

    Wages: Starting wage is $18.90 per hour. SMWs returning for a second year earn $20.48 per hour. SMWs returning for a third year earn $22.05 per hour. Additional pay provided when employees are assigned a swing shift (12:00PM to 6:59PM) or graveyard shift (7:00PM to 5:59AM)

    Benefits: These positions have limited benefits eligibility. Benefits for employees scheduled to work at least 28 hours per week: medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26 start the first of the month, following date of hire. Employees get eleven paid holidays. Employees eligible to take up to ten additional days of unpaid leave with Supervisor approval. All SMW employees shall begin to accrue sick time from their first day of employment and earn one (1) hour of sick time for every 20 hours worked up to a maximum of 80 hours per calendar year. Wellness benefits including 10 free mental health counseling sessions, financial counseling, legal advice, and more. There is a clothing allowance of $200 annually.

    Union Representation: This classification is represented by the Seasonal Maintenance Worker Laborers' Local 483. To view this labor agreement, please click here .

    Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to submit a work history and answer supplemental questions for this application.

    PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION (PP&R):

    PP&R has over 30 entry-level job opportunitiesfor Seasonal Maintenance Workers across the city. We are looking for people to maintain park facilities, golf courses, sports fields, pools, fountains, and the Portland International Raceway. These seasonal, entry-level positions are for adults of all ages and backgrounds. We will provide training to individuals that meet the minimum requirements. If you are looking for career development working in the outdoors, enjoy being physically active, and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming for all, join us at Portland Parks & Recreation!

    PP&R Seasonal Maintenance Worker Duties:
    • Perform regular cleaning and maintenance tasks, including cleaning, opening, and closing of park restroom facilities.
    • Learn and perform manual labor and tasks.
    • Operate pick-ups, smaller flatbed and dump trucks, and other automotive equipment not requiring a Commercial Driver's License.
    • Perform pre-and post-trip safety inspection of vehicle.
    • Operate hand-held power tools, such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, etc.
    • Work safely and wear personal protective equipment for various tasks.
    • Work independently, or as part of a team.
    • Understand and follow basic oral and simple written instructions in English.


    We are looking to fill open positions in several different geographic areas and work groups. For more information about the specific Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions you can apply for with Portland Parks & Recreation, please click here or scroll to the bottom of this job announcement.

    PUBLIC WORKS: TRANSPORTATION (formerly PBOT):
    Public Works: Transportation currently has 4 entry-level job opportunities for Seasonal Maintenance Workers to support the Maintenance Operations Group. The Maintenance Operations Group maintains the essential infrastructure of our city, which includes the following - our streets, bridges, tunnels, greenspaces, street cleaning, sidewalks, traffic signs, and pavement markings. They keep our rivers clean by repairing the city's wastewater and stormwater lines. Our crews all have the same goal: Maintain streets, roads, and bridges that allow people, goods, and stormwater to move through our city. Maintenance workers don't just help people get around; They also help keep our rivers clean by maintaining the city's wastewater and stormwater conveyance system.

    The Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a member of the bureau's 24-hour response team. You may be required to work after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response.
    Public Works: Transportation : SMW Positions with Transportation will be seasonal/casual, full-time positions with the possibility of overtime.

    For more information about Seasonal Maintenance Worker positions within Public Works: Transportation, please click here or scroll to the bottom of this job announcement.
    Have a question? Contact:
    Hannah Zeilenga, Recruiter
    Bureau of Human Resources
    Hannah.Zeilenga@portlandoregon.gov

    To Qualify

    The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

    Ability to learn manual labor tasks. Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor for extended periods, including standing for long periods of time, and squatting or kneeling. Ability to work with co-workers and members of the public from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.Ability to work effectively within a team and independently without direct continuous supervision.Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.Ability to learn and use safe working practices and report safety problems.

    Applicants must also:
    • Be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
    • Pass a pre-employment physical, including a physical capacities test after an offer is made.
    • If being considered for a Public Works Transportation role (formerly PBOT), applicants must c omplete Chainsaw Operations and Lockout/Tagout Trainings after hire.
    Preferred Qualifications, (a lthough not required, you may have one or more of the following):
    • Have a current/valid state driver's license. Applicants must meet City " good driver " requirements.


    The Recruitment Process

    Step 1: Apply online between August 5th - November 4th, 2024

    Required Application Materials:
    • Work History
    • Answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
    Optional Application Materials:
    If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, 0D214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

    Application Tips
    • Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or personal or professional experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
    • Your work history should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Do not attach materials not requested.
    • Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.


    Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of August 12th, 2024, and weekly thereafter.
    An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.

    Your work history and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

    You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.

    Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 12th, 2024, and weekly thereafter.
    Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

    Step 4: Selection (Interview): Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
    Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

    Step 5: Offer of Employment: Eligible applicants will only be contacted when positions become available.
    The scheduling and completion of pre-employment screenings, like the Physical Capacities Testing (PCT), can take 2-3 weeks or more.

    Step 6: Start Date: TBD

    A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

    *Timelineisapproximateandsubjectto change

    Pre-Employment

    Physical Capacities Testing
    Unless you are a current City of Portland employee in a position requiring a similar or more demanding Physical Capabilities Test (PCT), you will be required to participate in and pass the pre-placement PCT as part of the conditional job offer you may receive for this position. The PCT is administered by an independent occupational expert and will consist of performing tasks similar to those you would do on the job. You may review the knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this job class here: https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/seasonal-maint-worker.pdf (Download PDF reader) . You should be prepared to do your best, use good body mechanics and be in good condition.

    While each job class will have its own tests, listed below are examples of tasks you may be asked to perform:
    • Crawl for 50 feet.
    • Pull a weighted sled for 20 feet.
    • Step up and down on an 11" platform for a 6 minute duration.
    • Shovel repetitively.
    • Climb a vertical ladder as high as 6 feet.
    • Turn a valve.
    • Walk on uneven terrain.
    • Hammering repetitively.
    • Carry a weighted crate (maximum distance is 50 feet); weight varies by job class.
    • Lift a weighted crate from the floor to as much as 40" high; weight varies by job class.
    • Detach, move and attach plastic forms from a full range of body positions, from lying on your back to reaching overhead.
    • Lift dumbbells repetitively (maximum 20 lbs. each) from knee height to overhead.


    Additional Information

    Click here for additionalinformationregardingthe following:
    • Veteran Preference
    • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
    • Work Status
    • Equal Employment Opportunity


    An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

    PUBLIC WORKS: TRANSPORTATION (formerly PBOT) areas and work groups:
    Learn more about Portland Bureau of Transportation at: https: // www.portland.gov/transportation Keeping Our Rivers Clean
    With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
    Traffic control and flagging on various projects and locations
    Repairing and maintenance of stormwater and wastewater pipes
    Removing natural debris from small creeks and ditches
    Closing circuit camera operators with equipment inspecting pipes
    Assisting utility locators with locating underground stormwater and wastewater pipes
    Assisting with the maintenance of pipes, ditches, and natural drainage systems
    Special projects, both in-office and in the field
    Outdoor work may be in built urban environments, residential areas, or natural areas, such as forests. Indoor work may be in an office setting or storage area. Traffic Signs and Markings
    This team maintains all city sign assets. City sign assets include the following - street name signs, stop signs, and way finding signage in right of way. This team also maintains all of the yellow and white lane markings, crosswalks, and other pavement markings. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
    Traffic control and flagging on various projects and locations in the right of way
    Digging holes for mounting posts and brackets for signs
    Loading vehicles with necessary material and equipment for daily work
    Assisting with end-of-shift cleaning of vehicles, recycling needed metal or wood
    Other duties as assigned Sidewalks Maintenance Construction
    This team works in residential neighborhoods and in the right of way to help provide accessibility for all roadway users. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
    Setting up and taking down daily traffic control for work zones, flagging as needed
    Ensuring work zone is clean and clear of trip hazards during construction phase
    Assisting with loading daily equipment or material, such as shovels, wood forms, nails, and hammers)
    Assisting with preparation for corner ramp construction, including preparing area for concrete pours
    Cleaning up equipment and vehicles, as needed
    Other duties as assigned Roadway Repairs
    This team performs a variety of road repair on all city streets. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -

    Setting up and maintaining traffic control to keep co-workers and the public safe
    Filling potholes and making small repairs
    Patching the road after a water or sewer line is repaired
    Large paving projects, where several blocks are paved with a new road surface, for example
    Clearing landslides and other natural debris, which may fall onto the roadway Street Cleaning
    This teams operates several cleaning programs. The list of cleaning programs and services they provide include - street sweeping, sidewalk flushing, greenspace maintenance, traffic island maintenance, non-curbed roadway vegetation removal, bike lane sweeping, and mow and brush cutting. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -

    Traffic control and flagging
    Operating mowers and weed trimmers
    Hose flushing and power washing
    Loading equipment and materials for daily work
    Cleaning job site and removing traffic control
    Assisting with emergency response, removing hazards in the right of way Building Facilities and Material Distribution Center
    This team supports internal PBOT employees and services required for Maintenance and Operations. With this team, SMWs will provide general support to the facility and the Materials Distribution Center. Typical duties may include -

    Assisting with landscaping, including invasive species removal
    General building maintenance, including office and meeting space setup, removing garbage, and sweeping floors
    General grounds and equipment maintenance
    Providing customer service at warehouse front desk
    Assisting with receiving materials
    Replenishing stock

    PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION:

    PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION areas and work groups:
    Learn more about Portland Parks & Recreation: https://www.portland.gov/parks
    Aquatics/Fountains
    This team maintains our swimming pools and recreational fountains, including:
    Getting outdoor pools and fountains open for summer and closed for winter.
    Cleaning (removing litter, pressure-washing, etc.) pools and fountains.
    Testing water in pools, maintaining water chemistry, backwash filters, etc.
    Athletic Fields
    This team keeps our athletic fields ready for play by leagues and others, including:
    Preparing, maintaining, and striping sports fields.
    Other tasks to keep fields safe and ready for use.
    Renovate/design fields
    Work at various sporting event tournaments.
    Work in a team environment.
    Learn and use different small engine equipment.
    Community Gardens
    Fixing garden infrastructure including locks, paths, and garden beds.
    Supporting gardener work parties.
    Driving large trucks.
    Golf Ground Maintenance
    Work at one of our five golf courses across the city. Work includes:
    Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas, and maintaining bunkers.
    Picking up trash and cleaning restrooms.
    Digging, raking, edging, pruning, irrigation and flower bed maintenance.
    Horticulture Services
    This team does a variety of landscape work, including:
    Maintaining planters and landscapes outside city-owned buildings.
    String trimming, hedge shearing, hand weeding, blowing, and rough area maintenance.
    Loading, unloading, and watering nursery plant material and delivering them to work sites.
    Developed Park Maintenance (various locations around the city)
    Seven maintenance teams care for 100+ developed parks throughout Portland, including:
    Cleaning restrooms and removing trash.
    Safely operating City-owned vehicles.
    Working independently.
    Operating small equipment such as edgers, trimmers, blowers.
    Assisting with horticultural projects such as mulching, weeding, edging lawns, watering, and working with volunteers.
    Maintaining positive relationships with community members.

    This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

    The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

    More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

    Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
    A Seasonal Maintenance Worker (SMW) is eligible for health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 1st of the month following date of hire or re-hire.
    Coverage is available to employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
    The City pays 90% of the cost of coverage, employees pay 10%.

    Retirement
    Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
    The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
    Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65.

    Sick Leave
    SMWs accrue sick leave in accordance with the City of Portland protected sick time law.

    Family Medical Leave
    In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Portland
    • City of Portland

    About Portland, Oregon: 
    The Rose City comprises an area of approximately 145 square miles in northwestern Oregon. With a 2021 population estimated at 662,000, Portland is the heart of culture, commerce, industry, transportation, finance, and services for a metropolitan area that includes an estimated 2.2 million people.

    Portland is the county seat of Multnomah County; the largest city in Oregon and the second largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Residents take pride in the city’s diverse neighborhoods, natural beauty, good schools and independent spirit. The city consistently ranks among the top 25 arts destinations in the United States, and is one of the best cycling cities in North America as well as one of the nation’s best walking towns.

    Portland’s identity is steeped in the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty, with Mount Hood, the Cascade Mountain Range and the renowned Oregon Coast each just over an hour away. There are 37,000 acres of parks and green spaces within the metropolitan area, including 5,000-acre Forest Park, the largest urban wilderness in America. Average temperatures range between 34° in winter to 80° in summer and Portland receives 37 inches of rain annually; less rainfall than Seattle, Houston, Baltimore, Boston and Atlanta.

    Why work at the City of Portland?

    We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access and opportunity. “The City” is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
     
    City of Portland Core Values:
    Anti-racism | Equity | Transparency | Communication | Collaboration | Fiscal Responsibility
     
    These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click 
    here

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