Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Open Continuous

Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) SMW Positions Only: SMW Positions with PBOT will be seasonal/casual, full-time positions with the possibility of overtime.

Position Summary

PORTLANDPARKS&RECREATION(PP&R):

PP&R has over 50 entry-level job opportunities for Seasonal Maintenance Workers across the city. We are looking for people to maintain park facilities, golf courses, sports fields, pools, fountains, and the Portland International Raceway. These seasonal, entry-level positions are for adults of all ages and backgrounds. We will provide training to individuals that meet the minimum requirements. If you are looking for career development working in the outdoors, enjoy being physically active, and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming for all, join us at Portland Parks & Recreation!

We are looking to fill open positions in several different geographic areas and work groups. For more information about the specific Seasonal Maintenance Worker jobs you can apply for with Portland Parks & Recreation, see below for Additional Information.

• PP&R Seasonal Maintenance Worker Duties:

• Learn and perform manual labor and tasks

• Operate pick-ups, smaller flatbed and dump trucks, and other automotive equipment not requiring a Commercial Driver's License

• Perform pre-and post-trip safety inspection of vehicle

• Operate hand-held power tools, such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, etc.

• Work safely and wear personal protective equipment for various tasks

• Work independently, or as part of a team

• Understand and follow basic oral and simple written instructions in English

• Cleaning restrooms and removing trash

PORTLANDPARKS&RECREATION
Learn more about Portland Parks & Recreation: https://www.portland.gov/parksAquatics/Fountains
This team maintains our swimming pools and recreational fountains, including: Getting outdoor pools and fountains open for summer and closed for winter Cleaning (removing litter, pressure-washing, etc.) pools and fountains Testing water in pools, maintaining water chemistry, backwash filters, etc.AthleticFields
This team keeps our athletic fields ready for play by leagues and others, including: Preparing, maintaining, and striping sports fields
Other tasks to keep fields safe and ready for use
Renovate/design fields
Work at various sporting event tournaments Work in a team environment
Learn and use different small engine equipmentCommunityGardens
Fixing garden infrastructure including locks, paths, and garden beds Supporting gardener work parties
Driving large trucksGolfGroundMaintenance
Work at one of our five golf courses across the city. Work includes:
Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and rough areas, and maintaining bunkers Picking up trash and cleaning restrooms
Digging, raking, edging, pruning, irrigation and flower bed maintenanceHorticultureServices
This team does a variety of landscape work, including:
Maintaining planters and landscapes outside city-owned buildings
String trimming, hedge shearing, hand weeding, blowing, and rough area maintenance Loading, unloading, and watering nursery plant material and delivering them to work sitesDeveloped Park Maintenance (various locations around the city)
Seven maintenance teams care for 100+ developed parks throughout Portland, including: Cleaning restrooms and removing trash
Safely operating City-owned vehicles Working independently
Operating small equipment such as edgers, trimmers, blowersAssisting with horticultural projects such as mulching, weeding, edging lawns, watering, and working with volunteers
Maintaining positive relationships with community membersNativeGatheringGarden
Tend the land at the Native Gathering Garden at Thomas Cully Park, blending Indigenous and dominant-culture land care methods, including:
Working with the Indigenous community and other Portland Parks staff
Driving large trucks, hauling a trailer, and using a variety of hand and power tools Providing routine path maintenance,
removing unwanted and 'invasive' plants across the site without using herbicides or pesticides, caring for wanted plants, and helping with tending
Primarily independent work with some opportunity to work with groups

Candidates with knowledge of Native Plants strongly preferred.NaturalAreas
Two teams work in natural areas east or west of the Willamette River, including: Cleaning restrooms and removing trash and graffiti
Trail and sign maintenance
Assisting with landscaping and planting Assisting with volunteer eventsPortlandInternationalRaceway(PIR)
This team works at the city's only raceway, including:
Cleaning track surface, guardrail repair, tire bundle fabrication and repair Preparation and clean-up for various public events and professional races Cleaning buildings/restrooms, emptying trash, picking up litterUrbanForestry
Our forestry team does a range of work supporting the city's urban canopy, including: Mulching, hand weeding, raking, deep root tree watering, minor pruning Assessing tree health
Driving a 1-ton flatbed pick up with water tank and pump throughout the city
PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION (PBOT):
Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has approximately 25 job opportunities available for Seasonal Maintenance Workers to support the Maintenance Operations Group. The Maintenance Operations Group maintains the essential infrastructure of our city, which includes the following - our streets, bridges, tunnels, greenspaces, street cleaning, sidewalks, traffic signs, and pavement markings. They keep our rivers clean by repairing the city's wastewater and stormwater lines. Our crews all have the same goal: Maintain streets, roads, and bridges that allow people, goods, and stormwater to move through our city. Maintenance workers don't just help people get around; They also help keep our rivers clean by maintaining the city's wastewater and stormwater conveyance system.
The Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a member of the bureau's 24-hour response team. You may be required to work after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response.
PBOT is looking to fill open positions in several different areas and work groups. For more information, see below for additional information.
PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION (PBOT)
Learn more about Portland Bureau of Transportation at: https://www.portland.gov/transportation
Keeping Our Rivers Clean
With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
Traffic control and flagging on various projects and locations
Repairing and maintenance of stormwater and wastewater pipes
Removing natural debris from small creeks and ditches
Closing circuit camera operators with equipment inspecting pipes
Assisting utility locators with locating underground stormwater and wastewater pipes
Assisting with the maintenance of pipes, ditches, and natural drainage systems
Special projects, both in-office and in the field
Outdoor work may be in built urban environments, residential areas, or natural areas, such as forests. Indoor work may be in an office setting or storage area.
Traffic Signs and Markings
This team maintains all city sign assets. City sign assets include the following - street name signs, stop signs, and way finding signage in right of way. This team also maintains all of the yellow and white lane markings, crosswalks, and other pavement markings. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
Traffic control and flagging on various projects and locations in the right of way
Digging holes for mounting posts and brackets for signs
Loading vehicles with necessary material and equipment for daily work
Assisting with end-of-shift cleaning of vehicles, recycling needed metal or wood
Other duties as assignedSidewalks Maintenance Construction
This team works in residential neighborhoods and in the right of way to help provide accessibility for all roadway users. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
Setting up and taking down daily traffic control for work zones, flagging as needed
Ensuring work zone is clean and clear of trip hazards during construction phase
Assisting with loading daily equipment or material, such as shovels, wood forms, nails, and hammers)
Assisting with preparation for corner ramp construction, including preparing area for concrete pours
Cleaning up equipment and vehicles, as needed
Other duties as assignedRoadway Repairs
This team performs a variety of road repair on all city streets. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
Setting up and maintaining traffic control to keep co-workers and the public safe
Filling potholes and making small repairs
Patching the road after a water or sewer line is repaired
Large paving projects, where several blocks gets a new road surface, for example
Clearing landslides and other natural debris , which may fall onto the roadway
Street Cleaning
This teams operates several cleaning programs. The list of cleaning programs and services they provide include - street sweeping, sidewalk flushing, greenspace maintenance, traffic island maintenance, non-curbed roadway vegetation removal, bike lane sweeping, and mow and brush cutting. With this team, SMWs will provide support with -
Traffic control and flagging
Operating mowers and weed trimmers
Hose flushing and power washing
Loading equipment and materials for daily work
Cleaning job site and removing traffic control
Assisting with emergency response, removing hazards in the right of way
Building Facilities and Material Distribution Center
This team supports internal PBOT employees and services required for Maintenance and Operations. With this team, SMWs will provide general support to the facility and the Materials Distribution Center. Typical duties may include -
Assisting with landscaping, including invasive species removal
General building maintenance, including office and meeting space setup, removing garbage, and sweeping floors
General grounds and equipment maintenance
Providing customer service at warehouse front desk
Assisting with receiving materials
Replenishing stock
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Vanessa Valdez, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Vanessa.Valdez@portlandoregon.gov

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: