Job Summary

What you will do:
The Parks Project Coordinator will act as the crew leader to Parks maintenance employees, providing general work guidance and direction, as well as specific assignments during events that utilize the parks systems such as Fourth of July, music festivals, movies in the park or races.

Work schedule will be Monday-Friday and will include working holidays when applicable.

Additional information on job responsibilities:
Parks Project Coordinator work involves responsibility for performing skilled and/or technical work in one or a variety of areas including maintenance, repair, and construction of parks or City facilities; turf maintenance, irrigation and park facility functions; and the coordination of supplemental labor forces, and volunteers from the community to perform park maintenance activities and repair projects.

Crew leader responsibilities include pre-planning large or multiple-location work assignments; estimating time and materials for projects; ensuring proper tools, equipment, and supplies are available for assignments; ensuring work is performed with all safety precautions and to standards; directing the work at the project site; and resolving on-site problems. Work involves an extensive amount of decision-making and judgment about materials, methods, and quality of work assigned.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Environment encouraging of a healthy work/life balance:
  • 11 paid City holidays + 2 floating holidays in a year
  • Accrue 8 hours of vacation + 8 hours of sick each month
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check and/or physical exam.
• Must have an Oregon Drivers license and have a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 9 months of hire.
• High school diploma or G.E.D., supplemented by trade or professional training technical training or course work in park and landscape maintenance, landscape architecture, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, or closely related field in the area of specialty; and,
• Three years experience in maintenance, repair, and construction of public improvements, park and recreation areas, or other facilities, particularly within area of assignment or specialty, including lead responsibilities; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license
• CPR/AED Certification

About us:
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/jobs/employment-information/afscme-general-service-employee-benefits