Park Maintenance Specialist

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Tuesday, May 5, 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

Annual Pay Range: $ 53,287.75 - $ 67,307.99

Hourly Pay Range: $ 25.619109 - $ 32.359609

Starting salaries will be within the posted pay range based on job-related factors such as experience, training, and/or education.

The North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) seeks a Park Maintenance Specialist to keep public spaces safe, attractive, and welcoming for all.

The Park Maintenance Specialist keeps parks, trails, and recreation facilities in excellent condition year-round. This position leads and trains crews, contractors, and volunteers on maintenance and repair projects, ensuring all work meets safety, efficiency, and quality standards. Responsibilities include landscaping, facility and equipment upkeep, irrigation and turf care, and minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The specialist also maintains sports fields, playgrounds, buildings, and natural areas, while building positive relationships with park visitors, volunteers, and community partners.

The ideal candidate brings experience in landscaping, facility maintenance, or park operations. You motivate and guide others, prioritize safety, and manage multiple projects. You work outdoors in all weather, solve problems independently, and approach each task with professionalism and attention to detail. Teamwork, public service, and environmental stewardship are essential.

This position allows you to directly care for and sustain NCPRD’s parks. Joining NCPRD means becoming part of a team committed to service, innovation, and the preservation of our community’s natural spaces. We offer competitive pay, professional development, and a dynamic, diverse workplace.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• At least two (2) years of demonstrative experience maintaining landscaped and undeveloped terrain that would provide the following knowledge and skills required to perform the responsibilities of this position:
  • Basic plumbing repairs, building fixture and hardware-related repairs, and troubleshooting;
  • Basic pruning and tree care techniques;
  • Commercial irrigation systems, including repairs, replacement, and diagnostic troubleshooting; and
  • Small engine repair, turf equipment, and landscape equipment general maintenance
• Experience leading the work of others
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, staff, and contractors

Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience working in public parks, recreation, or natural resources maintenance environments performing hands-on maintenance of landscaped and natural areas, including trails, sports fields, irrigation systems, and/or park facilities
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification
• Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Public Pesticide Applicators License in the Ornamental and Turf Category
• Certified Playground Inspector (CPI ) certificate
• Experience in building maintenance and repair
• State of Oregon Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a criminal history check, which may include a national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
• For veterans qualified for Veterans’ Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Schedules, leads, and coordinates the work of regular, temporary assigned personnel in park maintenance and landscaping activities; trains individuals in the safe operation of tools and equipment; assists in evaluating employee performance.
• Maintains landscaped and undeveloped terrain; mows, weeds, rakes, and edges lawns and natural areas; installs turf; applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; installs, operates, and repairs manual and automatic irrigation systems; tills soil and mixes in soil amendments; plants, transplants, mulches, prunes, and fertilizes flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Assists in maintenance of planting areas; selects and purchases plants for landscaping areas according to plans and specifications; plans and coordinates the use of equipment and materials on maintenance and repair projects; researches prices and availability of equipment and materials; purchases daily maintenance supplies.
• Constructs, maintains, and renovates walkways and trails; clears brush and debris;
  hauls and spreads gravel, wood chips, and bark dust; installs and repairs gates, barriers, fences, and signs; sweeps paved walks and parking areas.
• Maintains and repairs sports fields and recreation areas; moves and arranges equipment; repairs back stops, bases, goal posts, bleachers, picnic tables, and recreation equipment.
• Recommends and participates in repair and improvement of park facilities, including restrooms, recreation buildings, shelters; sweeps and scrubs walls, floors, ceilings, and plumbing fixtures; performs carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and minor electrical work.
• Performs horticultural work; propagates and cares for a variety of trees, shrubs, ground covers, and other plants.
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for service from the public; provides information on park rules and regulations, history, plants, and animals; coordinates activities with caretakers, concessionaires, park rangers, law enforcement officials, volunteer groups, and maintenance contractors.
• Prepares and maintains records on vehicle and equipment maintenance/service schedules. Maintains and records pesticide applicator records and licenses.

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Friday through Sunday off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

Duties require frequent to continuous standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, balancing, climbing, overhead reaching, grasping, fine motor control, and the ability to carry up to 60 pounds, lift, and push/pull 100 pounds.

Duties also involve exposure to confined spaces, loud noises, vibration, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, working at heights, exhaust fumes and dust, chemicals, and adverse weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective on the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

The attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular-status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full-time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Learn More About Benefits

North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) is a service district of Clackamas County dedicated to providing exceptional parks, recreation programs, facilities, and services. Formed in 1990 through voter approval, NCPRD was created to meet the growing need for parks and recreation services in the northern end of the county.

Today, NCPRD serves more than 106,000 residents across a 27-square-mile area, including the city of Milwaukie and the surrounding unincorporated areas of Clackamas County. The district features 35 parks and natural areas, two special-purpose areas, and three trails and greenways, including the 6-mile Trolley Trail. Residents also enjoy access to three unique facilities, including North Clackamas Aquatic Park, Concord Community Center, and Milwaukie Community Center. Through protected green spaces and a wide variety of recreational programs, NCPRD provides opportunities for all ages to connect, stay active, and explore the outdoors.

Learn more about North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Requesting Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

James Callahan, Recruiter

Email: JCallahan@clackamas.us