Public Works Maintenance Worker I/Parks Maintenance

Department:

Public Works

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

The City of Sheridan has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is looking for opportunities to use and improve their skill sets as part of a Public Works team that takes pride in each job accomplishment, big and small. The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/Parks Maintenance performs a variety of manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair on city land and buildings, with a focus on parks and landscaping. A full Position Description is available on the City’s website https://www.cityofsheridanor.com/.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/Parks Maintenance performs a variety of manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, and repair on city land and buildings, with a focus on parks and landscaping. The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/Parks Maintenance position is under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
  • One-year general maintenance, repair, paving, or construction experience, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record while employed.

Benefits:

The salary range for this position starts at $18.40 per hour to $27.18 per hour depending on experience.  This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position is not eligible for remote work. The City provides excellent health benefits and vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave days.  The Public Works Maintenance Worker I/Parks Maintenance is a Union-represented employee after a six-month probationary period.  100% employer paid retirement plan, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

To Apply:

Applications are available at Sheridan City Hall, 120 SW Mill Street, Sheridan or can be downloaded from the City’s website www.cityofsheridanor.com. For consideration, all applicants must submit a completed City of Sheridan employment application, supplemental questions, and a resume to Sheridan City Hall, 120 SW Mill Street. The City will not accept emailed or faxed applications.

Skills/Knowledge Test:

Finalists will be required to pass a skills and knowledge test.

Veteran’s Preference:

If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you must complete the Veterans Preference form and attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 with your application.  If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran’s Administration benefit summary/award letter along with your application.

Background Check:

Selected candidates will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and successfully pass the City of Sheridan Fit for Duty Testing; job related tests as may be required.

Must successfully pass a driving record background check and criminal history background check and the record must be clear of any criminal convictions for crimes which would preclude the individual from performing the essential job duties and responsibilities. 

The City of Sheridan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

Resumes not accepted in lieu of application

More Information:

Applications are available at Sheridan City Hall, 120 SW Mill Street, Sheridan or can be downloaded from the City’s website www.cityofsheridanor.com. For consideration, all applicants must submit a completed City of Sheridan employment application to Sheridan City Hall, 120 SW Mill Street. The City will not accept emailed or faxed applications.