Parks Maintenance Technician
Portland General Electric Company
Estacada, OR
Description
This is a temporary position that may last up to 6 months.
Oregon is a dream location for the outdoor enthusiast, and a great way to explore the beauty of the Northwest is at one of PGE's parks or campgrounds. From beautiful views to well-maintained trails, family-friendly programs to accessible features, PGE parks have something for everyone, whether it's your first time visiting or your 50th.
To maintain the beauty of PGE parks we are looking to hire Parks Maintenance Technician for the 2023 season with outstanding customer service skills. Under the guidance of other technicians, may perform maintenance tasks using tools and equipment, including renovating and repairing irrigation systems, upgrading water and septic systems, restoring landscaped areas and general maintenance. Assists with performing or overseeing enhancement and maintenance activities on project wildlife habitat lands, including noxious weed control, juniper thinning, fence repair/replacement and seeding. May perform janitorial duties. These positions will be located the Estacada area, Madras area, and Timothy Lake in Mt. Hood National Forest.
If you are someone that enjoys the outdoors, has excellent customer service skills, and is looking to spend the summer in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest serving our guests, this may be the job for you!
These positions typically start in early May and run through September. The starting rate is 22.58-24.76 per hour and will be determined based on your experience and qualifications. There is also no fee for your site and the range of amenities varies per location.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance:
- Turf Maintenance – Mowing, trimming and edging grass areas
- Facility Maintenance – Garbage and litter removal, restroom cleaning, small repairs and pressure washing
- Facility Repair – Minor repair of buildings, fences, kiosks, signs and other assigned duties
Education/Experience/Certifications:
Education
Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test.
Experience
Typically, two or fewer years of experience in parks, hospitality, resource management or another related field.
Valid Driver's License required.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of utility industry
- Basic knowledge of worksite and local recreational opportunities
- Basic knowledge of maintenance practices
- Basic skills in use of maintenance and landscaping power tools
- Basic skills in using computers and computer applications used in department
- Basic ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations
- Basic skills in collaboration
- Basic knowledge of requirements for documenting data and preparing written reports
General Competencies:
- Intermediate customer focus skills
- Basic analytical thinking skills
- Basic decision-making skills
- Basic interpersonal skills
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Basic diplomacy skills
- Basic influence skills
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Contact
Portland General Electric Company
121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
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