Seasonal Park Workers

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This announcement is open until filled. Those interested should apply without delay. Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers. Looking for a fun and challenging job? Do you love working outdoors? Join the Metro Parks and Nature team and help create opportunities to enjoy nature close to home! We're looking for people who share Metro's commitment to making sure that all our region's diverse communities, including communities of color and low-income communities, benefit from a world-class park system. Ideal candidates will have great communication and customer service skills, cash handling experience, safe driving and equipment operation experience, parks maintenance experience and a desire to provide a safe and welcoming experience. We are hiring multiple seasonal positions for three locations, Blue Lake Regional Park, Historic Cemeteries and Natural Parks and Oxbow Regional Park. Seasonal (variable hour) employees are limited to 1200 hours of work in a 12-month period. Blue Lake Regional ParkThe Blue Lake Regional Park and Marine Facilities team operates and maintains Blue Lake Regional Park, the two largest marine facilities on the Columbia River in the state of Oregon and Glendoveer Fitness trail, the Blue Lake Regional Park and Marine. Shifts: All positions work a 10-hour workday - 4 days per week - 40 hour workweekAll available shifts include a weekend day offRequired to report Wednesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Wednesday.Schedule: Day Shift: 7:00 am – 5:30 pmClosing Shift: 10:30 am – 9:00 PM – May 1st – September 14th. Schedule will adjust with closing time prior and after these dates.Reporting Location: Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview. Historic Cemeteries and Natural ParksThe Historic Cemeteries and Nature Parks operates and maintains 26 unique and diverse nature parks and historic cemeteries in the tri-county Metro-region. Shifts: All positions work a 10-hour workday - 4 days per week - 40 hour workweekAll available shifts include a weekend day offRequired to report Wednesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Wednesday.Schedule: Day Shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pmReporting Locations: Blue Lake Regional Park in Fairview and the Native Plant Center in Tualatin.Oxbow Regional ParkThe Oxbow Regional Park team operates and maintains nearly 1000-acre park with a trail system, 74 site campground, old growth forest, day use facilities, and Sandy River access. Shifts: All positions work a 10-hour workday - 4 days per week - 40 hour workweekAll available shifts include a weekend day offRequired to report Wednesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Wednesday.Schedule: Day Shift: 7:00 am – 5:30 pmClosing Shift: 10:30 am – 9:00 PM – May 1st – September 14th. Schedule will adjust with closing time prior and after these dates. Reporting Location: Oxbow Regional Park on the scenic Sandy River in Gresham. Note: These locations are not on bus routes or public transportation. As a Seasonal Park Worker you will: Assists in providing a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations in which loss of life of a patron is a possibility (i.e. drownings).Provides general customer service, such as giving directions and answering questions; provides information and assistance at picnics, campsites, weddings, special events and cemeteries; explains park rules and regulations; and monitors restricted use areas. Calls Park Ranger or supervisor for enforcement, citation and first-aid/emergency response or other similar health and safety issues. Ensures grounds are clean and orderly. Sweeps litter, glass and leaves from roads, paths and other areas; empties and cleans compost, recycling and trash containers; and clears roads, paths and other areas of debris, ice or snow; chips limbs and branches. Cleans and maintains restrooms. Re-stocks paper towels, toilet paper and soap; sweeps and mops floors; cleans and disinfects sinks, mirrors, counters, hand dryers, toilets and urinals; and unstops toilets, sinks and floor drains. Assists with simple, routine garden work, such as mowing, raking, edging and trimming lawns; watering and weeding lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds; cuts brush; assists with planting, pruning and thinning; and laying and replenishing bark. Performs miscellaneous duties around storage yards and buildings. Cleans equipment, tools and supplies and returns to designated areas making sure they are prepared for next use; loads and unloads trucks; washes and fills trucks with gasoline; and uses pressure equipment to wash down areas. Performs basic facility maintenance, including painting, graffiti removal, cleaning gutters and roofs, straightening and installing signs, and assists with digging and backfilling trenches and holes for pipe repair and installation. Drives trucks with trailers to transport equipment to various parks and cemeteries locations. Assists Park Rangers in opening and closing facilities and buildings in adherence with security procedures. Assists with set-up and tear down for events. Set-up includes setting up canopies, tables, chairs and other equipment; turning on equipment and helping with supplies. Tear down includes taking down canopies, returning tables and chairs to storage, turning off and cleaning equipment and work areas; and preparing area for next use. Assists with traffic control, including parking vehicles, placing barricades and flagging traffic. Properly disposes of fluids, chemicals, equipment and packaging. 3Reports facility and equipment problems and health and safety issues to Park Rangers, Lead or management. Collects fees at park entrance booths and campgrounds. Operates cash registers and credit card terminals; counts money. At end of shift, processes revenue; prepares deposits and reconciliations. Please note that positions may require extensive driving throughout the Metro region. Attributes for success: Friendly and outgoing with excellent customer service skills; maintain a positive and professional manner through duration of shift and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees.Understands and follows verbal and written instructions at a level sufficient to perform the essential functions; ability to speak another language is preferred.Completes work efficiently and in the prescribed manner following a brief training period.Flexible; adjusts to varying work environments, job tasks and methods of instructions.Ability to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with assistance and perform strenuous physical labor.Ability to properly and safely operate tools and equipment; ability to work on ladders.Works in all weather conditions, including heat, cold and inclement weather.Works quickly and efficiently.Works a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.Performs all position essential duties and responsibilities.Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.Works in a safe manner and follows safety policies, practices and procedures.Complies with Metro policies, procedures and applicable work rules; applicable law and collective bargaining agreements.Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we’re committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: High school diploma or GED certificate or sufficient education to demonstrate the ability to read instructions and perform routine math with accuracy ORAny combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilitiesCustomer service experience in a public setting Special Requirements: A valid driver's licenseFirst Aid/CPR certification (within two months of hire – we train internally) Driving Record Check: The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired. Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case by case basis.Working conditions: Long periods of sitting and standing. Custodial, grounds and operational duties are performed outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and inclement weather. Works unassisted or alone at times. Performs strenuous physical labor. As necessary to meet workload demands, may work outside of typical schedule including evening/weekend hours and holidays as assigned. If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply: If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years. Like to have qualifications: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.Two years of customer service experience Cashiering experienceREPRESENTATIONThis position is eligible for overtime and is represented by LIUNA 483. It is classified as a Seasonal Park Worker. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. SCREENING AND EVALUATIONThe application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.Complete online applicationResponses to supplemental questionsThe selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.Initial review of minimum qualificationsIn-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidatesConsideration of top candidates/interviewsReference check Driving records check for finalist candidateQuestions?Recruiter: Megan WarnekeEmail: Megan.Warneke@oregonmetro.gov

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
COVID-19 safety: The health and safety of our employees and community is a top priority for Metro. Employees will be required to follow all Metro COVID-related policies and procedures, which may meet or exceed guidelines set forth by the CDC, Oregon Health Authority, and other federal, state and local jurisdictions. Learn more at oregonmetro.gov/COVID-19. Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities. Online applications: Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, call 503-797-1570. Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-797-1570. Pay equity at Metro: Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS): Unless otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement, Metro pays both the employee and employer portion of PERS contributions for eligible employees. Veterans' preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.