Park Maintenance

Description

Park Maintenance Openings!

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.

THRPD 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: $18.22 - $19.93 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: $18.60 - $20.95 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: $21.53 - $24.24 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:

• 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.

Job Classification Status

THPRD is hiring for multiple positions with hours that vary based on program needs.

• Part-Time Variable (PT): Work an average of fewer than 20 hours per week, with less than 1,560 hours annually.
• Seasonal: Work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months.
• Part-Time Benefits Eligible (PTB): Work an average of 20 to 29 hours per week year-round and qualify for enrollment in a benefits package.

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.

What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs.