Job Details
Salary: $17.90 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : Multiple THPRD locations - Beaverton, OR
Job Type: Part-time and Seasonal
Job Number: 24-00032
Department: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Opening Date: 04/16/2024
Description
Maintenance Events Summer Staff
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) is hiring for Maintenance Events Summer Staff! This position performs special event setup and breakdown and supports day-of activities while working with staff, volunteers, vendors, artists, and patrons in a team environment. This position also provides general ground and landscape maintenance; clean up support of park grounds, structures, and facilities and the operation of related maintenance equipment.
We have three (3) seasonal positions that may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week, starting in June. Hours may include day, evenings, weekends and holidays as required.Part-time employees are scheduled variable hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year. Seasonal employees may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week for a maximum duration of 6 consecutive months.
Special events take place year-round, with an increased number of events from May through September at various THPRD park and facilities around the District.
** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you! **
Essential Job Functions
Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors, on uneven surfaces, in various environmental conditions each week. Physical exertion is required to lift, move, drag, push and carry heavy objects (up to 60 pounds). This position also requires crouching, bending, kneeling, and reaching, operation of motor vehicle on public roadways, towing of trailers and operation of forklift to perform duties.
For more information regarding job duties and qualifications please click here to review the job description.
Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would likely provide the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
- Must be age 18 or older
- Experience working in park or landscape maintenance or event logistics.
- Must maintain a valid Oregon Driver License and good driving record
- Experience in event production desired
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
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 .
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LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more about our organization. What We Offer You Discover employee benefits including a confidential Employee Assistance Program, complimentary drop-in access to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on class offerings and more! For benefit plan details specific to your job classification, explore the link and list below:
- THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including an employee-led Affinity Group, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district's Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD's webpage.
- Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
- Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace can earn an additional 3% pay incentive
- Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount
- The ability to earn and utilize up to forty (40) hours of paid sick leave per year
- Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides up to six (6) free counseling sessions
- Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck
- An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
- THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the website
- Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear
- Employee appreciation events
- A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests!
- NEW BENEFIT - PAID TIME OFF Effective March 1, 2024, a new paid leave type for part-time, Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason!
- NEW BENEFIT - COMPASSIONATE LEAVE Effective March 1, 2024, paid compassionate leave will now be available to all part-time and seasonal employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services.
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Do you have any maintenance equipment operation experience? If yes, please describe your experience including information on the following: landscaping, irrigation, etc.
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Please describe your experience working in a public setting and how you interacted with the general public.
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Please describe any special event experience you have.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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