Groundskeeper

Washington County's Department of Facilities, Fleet, and Parks is looking for a Part-Time Groundskeeper to help create safe, welcoming, and comfortable public spaces to serve the diverse staff, citizens, and visitors of Washington County. The Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of nearly 45 County-owned buildings (over 1.8 million square feet), grounds, parks, and associated hardscape.

For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link: Groundskeeper

The ideal candidate for this position will be committed to contributing to an inclusive and safe space for everyone within and interacting with the Facilities, Fleet & Parks Department, we are looking for an energetic Groundskeeper for 3 days per week with a passion for public service, an eye for detail, a strong work ethic with the ability to multi-task and adapt to reactive and emergency situations, demonstrate good communication skills, and have consistent attendance. Successful candidates will be familiar with lawn and garden equipment and tools, fertilizer and pesticide handling, mixing, equipment calibration, and usage, general plant health and maintenance requirements, irrigation systems operation, maintenance, improvements, and repair, general landscaping maintenance; and hardscape maintenance practices and materials required to make repairs. Successful candidate should also be able to shift priorities to respond to urgent work requests with pride, professionalism, and a positive demeanor. Successful candidate needs to be a team player.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in landscape maintenance, parks maintenance, golf course maintenance, plant nursery work, or related fields.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review Washington County's Driver's License and Record Policy: Driver's License & Records Policy (Vehicles - Section 800).
• Some positions in this classification may require ability to obtain, within six (6) months of appointment, a Public Pesticide Applicator's License required by the State of Oregon, Department of Agriculture for Ornamental and Turf pesticide applications.
• Some positions in this classification may require ability to obtain within one (1) year, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification issued by the National Recreation and Park Association.
• For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis.

Next Steps

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial review as soon as possible.
4. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
5. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate will undergo background, driving record, physical capacity/medical checks.
6. Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.

Additional Resources:

• New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process.
• For technical support, contact Government Job's Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.

Questions (??'s) Regarding This Recruitment:

Laura Aranda, Talent Acquisition Business Partner; Email: Laura_Aranda@washingtoncountyor.gov