| Title: | Seasonal Park Assistant (Multiple Openings) |
| Type: | Other |
| Date Posted: | February 24, 2023 |
| Organization: | Clackamas County, OR |
| Website: | Click here for more information or to apply |
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Seasonal Park Assistant (Multiple Openings) Job ID: 106871 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:Seasonal CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another: • Service By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply. CLOSE DATE This position will remain open until filled. This recruitment is for multiple seasonal roles and will remain open until all vacancies have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every Monday morning. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date. Work will generally start mid-May and continue through mid-September. Earlier or later start dates are available as needed. PAY AND BENEFITS Hourly Pay Range: starting at $ 18.25 Starting salaries will be within the posted pay range, based on job-related factors, such as relevant experience. This may include military service, paid work, and unpaid work (internships, volunteering, etc.). A temporary status or seasonal status position receives EAP benefits only. Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked with a maximum accrual of eighty (80) hours per year JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS Clackamas County Parks is seeking Seasonal Park Assistants to provide excellent customer service, perform landscaping, janitorial, and other tasks in order to protect, maintain, operate and repair County parks lands and facilities, and be a positive presence in the parks. This recruitment is for multiple seasonal roles (generally 3 to 6 months), and will remain open until all vacancies have been filled. Applications reviewed every Monday morning. These positions will work from mid-May to mid-September. These are full-time, 40 hour per week positions. A limited number of part-time, 20 hour per week positions are also available. https://www.clackamas.us/parks Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* • Customer Service experience *For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position. TYPICAL TASKS Duties may include but are not limited to the following: • Provides customer service to park patrons; assesses and resolves complaints; assists volunteer park hosts as necessary; provides assistance during emergencies; prepares park for special events; assists in traffic control, parking and set up. WORKING CONDITIONS Working knowledge and/or skills to: Carry out work assigned; establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, other county employees, contractors, community service workers, volunteers and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; interpret and enforce park rules and regulations; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; operate computer software; safely operate motor vehicles and manual and power tools (mowers, blowers, weed eaters, edgers); construct/repair a variety of park improvements including playground equipment, walkways, tables, benches, steps, trails, campsites, planters, barbecues, and fire pits; install/maintain signs, posts, gates and fences; accurately count and handle cash transactions. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive forward and overhead reaching. Ability to lift/carry 100 lbs. and push objects weighing up to 90 lbs. Duties involve exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, chemicals, fumes and continuous work around moving machinery. WORK SCHEDULE Full-time positions work up to 40 hours during a work week. Must be able to work on weekends and holidays. Seasonal Park Assistants are expected to be available for work from mid-May through mid-September. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is made. A limited number of part-time positions are available. Part-time positions work 20 hours during a work week (2 shifts) and must be able to work a Tuesday/Wednesday shift or a Saturday/Sunday shift. EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents. • http://www.clackamas.us/ ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Our County Parks program provides outdoor recreation, camping, and land stewardship services to residents and visitors so they can experience clean, safe, and healthy recreation and natural resource opportunities in rural Clackamas County. https://www.clackamas.us/parks APPLICATION PROCESS Clackamas County only accepts online applications. Help With Your Application: • https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays). HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE • https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html VISA SPONSORSHIP Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process. RECRUITING QUESTIONS? James Callahan, Recruiter To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3932370 Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-3b84ea624bef1a4583083fd02e360748 |