Seasonal Park Specialist

DPI Group; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Direct deposit

ACA-compliant medical options

Personal time off

Job summary

DPI Staffing is seeking dependable Seasonal Park Specialist candidates for positions in Eugene, Oregon. The role involves maintenance, repair, and operation of the city’s park system, with interactions with the public using strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, paying $19.00-$20.00 per hour DOE. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions, with safety-sensitive duties and the need to operate park equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in landscaping, maintenance, or related fields is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of park maintenance, installation, and repair tasks.
• Maintain park grounds, buildings, and natural resource areas.
• Conduct routine landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, and irrigation support.
• Provide janitorial services such as cleaning restrooms, shelters, and public facilities.
• Remove graffiti and assist with illegal campsite clean-up.
• Assist with tree care, including pruning, removal, planting, and transplanting.
• Support landscape development and restoration projects, including planting and invasive species removal.
• Clear brush, rake debris, chip wood, and maintain open channels.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment used in park operations.
• Update and track work orders using tablets and digital systems.
• Interact professionally with park visitors and community members.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Landscaping experience

Driver’s license

Job description

DPI Staffing is partnering with one of our customers in Eugene. We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals for Seasonal Park Specialist positions. This role supports the maintenance, repair, and overall operation of the city’s park system. Work is performed in a safety-sensitive environment and may involve independent or team-based assignments. The position also requires interacting with the public using strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Job Title: Seasonal Park Specialist
Location: Eugene
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Pay:$19.00-$20.00 per hour DOE

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of park maintenance, installation, and repair tasks
• Maintain Park grounds, buildings, and natural resource areas
• Conduct routine landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilizing, and irrigation support
• Provide janitorial services such as cleaning restrooms, shelters, and public facilities
• Remove graffiti and assist with illegal campsite clean-up
• Assist with tree care, including pruning, removal, planting, and transplanting
• Support landscape development and restoration projects, including planting and invasive species removal
• Clear brush, rake debris, chip wood, and maintain open channels
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment used in park operations
• Update and track work orders using tablets and digital systems
• Interact professionally with park visitors and community members

Equipment Used:

Includes tractors, chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, edgers, chippers, loaders, stump grinders, mowers, dump trucks, trailers, and various hand and power tools.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions and indoors in park facilities
• Exposure to environmental and occupational hazards such as noise, chemicals, sharp objects, insects, and uneven terrain
• Occasional interaction with difficult or hostile individuals

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in varying weather conditions
• Ability to safely operate tools, machinery, and City vehicles
• Commitment to following all safety procedures in a safety-sensitive environment

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in landscaping, maintenance, or related fields is preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn and follow safety and equipment operation procedures
• Must have valid driver’s license

Employment Type: Seasonal

About DPI Staffing:

DPI Staffing, a division of The DPI Group, offers temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire job opportunities with top employers. Benefits of working for DPI Staffing include weekly paychecks, direct deposit, ACA-compliant medical and other health benefit options, and personal time off.

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DPI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As a company of The DPI Group, our mission is to identify and create job opportunities for individuals with employment barriers, including disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. #STA9999