Park Maintenance 2

Lane County, OR; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane County Public Works is seeking a Park Maintenance 2 to care for over 4,000 acres of parks, natural areas, and recreational spaces within the Willamette Valley. This hands-on role supports daily maintenance, safety, and appearance of parks; dependability and teamwork are essential as we protect public spaces for current and future generations.

The schedule is Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 5:30pm, with seasonal shift changes.

Qualifications

• One year of park or grounds maintenance experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training allowed.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of appointment.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

12th grade or equivalent

Job description

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About the Position

Do you enjoy working outdoors and taking pride in places your community can enjoy? Lane County Public Works is seeking a Park Maintenance 2 to help care for more than 4,000 acres of parks, natural areas and recreational spaces throughout the Willamette Valley.

This hands-on position supports the daily maintenance, safety and appearance of Lane County parks. The successful candidate will be dependable, work well as part of a team and share our commitment to protecting public spaces for current and future generations.

About the Division

Lane County Parks has over 4,000 acres of rich natural, recreational, and cultural assets. Parks recognizes the value in collaboration and strategic planning. Parks staff, partner agencies, and volunteer groups work together to sustain the diverse features of our parks and to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy them far into the future

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm. Shifts change seasonally per operational needs.

*This is a 626 represented position*

Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

• One year of experience in the performance of skilled and semi-skilled building trades and/or ground maintenance tasks, preferably in a park environment.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s license at time of appointment.
• The selected candidate for this position is required to pass a seven-year criminal history background check before entering County employment.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Parks Maintenance 2 Classification Details

Selection Process

2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan

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