Job Details

Help keep Medford moving as a Parking Garage/Parking Lot Maintenance Worker with the City of Medford's Facilities Management team. If you take pride in work you can see at the end of the day, you will appreciate the consistent core duties with enough day-to-day variety to keep things moving. You will keep our downtown parking garages and surface lots clean, safe, and welcoming through pressure washing, painting, minor repairs, graffiti removal, litter pickup, restroom cleaning and restocking, landscape and irrigation work, and more. Much of the work is independent and hands-on, with occasional interaction with the public. Interested? Apply today!
Required Education and Experience:
* Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
* Must be 18 years of age; and
* Have one (1) year of experience in a general labor role.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Knowledge of:
* Technical machinery, such as:
* Power tools
* Leaf blower
* Hedge trimmer
* Pressure washer
Available Schedule:
* Wednesday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
The anticipated hiring range for the Parking Garage/Parking Lot Maintenance Worker position is $18.36 (first step) to $19.28 or $20.24 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Three steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
INCLUDED BENEFITS:
* Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.
* Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
* Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
Essential Functions of the Position:
* Routine interior and exterior maintenance on parking garages and surface lots.
* Light maintenance including painting, minor repairs and pressure washing
* Performs limited landscape maintenance and irrigation repairs.
* Open and closes parking garage restrooms. Services parking garage restrooms to ensure they are clean and fully stocked.
* Performs related labor duties such as cleaning, picking up litter and debris, emptying trash, graffiti removal in parking lots and parking garages.
* May also clear walkways, rake leaves, remove snow, or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
* Work is sometimes performed in right-of-way areas.
* Performs a variety of minor routine building maintenance tasks; identifies and reports building maintenance needs.
* Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.
* Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Supervisor.
* Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
* Maintain a neat and clean appearance, arrive and remain in complete uniform before and during scheduled shifts.
* The scope of the assigned area will depend on the departmental structure and is as the discretion of the department director.
Other Functions of the Position:
* Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
* Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
* Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
* Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
* Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
* Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Competencies:
Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.
Customer Orientation - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The primary work environment is outdoors and within large structures, with exposure to weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold, while performing exterior maintenance, snow removal, and landscape work. In enclosed parking garages, employees are exposed to potential air quality issues from concentrated vehicle exhaust. When performing repairs involving painting/sanding, the employee is exposed to potential air quality issues. The employee operates within or adjacent to congested traffic areas and in the right-of-way, increasing the risk of accidents and noise exposure. The outdoor work environment includes walking on uneven terrain, pavement, curbs, and landscaping areas, and may interact with the public.
To successfully perform the full range of duties, this position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and manual labor. The employee must be able to crouch, bend, stoop, twist, turn, and balance while performing light maintenance, repairs, and cleaning tasks. The job involves heavy physical effort, including picking up litter/debris, emptying trash, and performing seasonal tasks such as snow removal and raking. The employee regularly operates hand and power tools for painting and minor repairs, requiring good eyesight, hearing, and dexterity. The employee must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and carry, push, or pull materials and equipment for all maintenance and landscaping duties.
IMPORTANT (Please read):
* It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
* Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
* Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:
* Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
* Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
* Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:
* Criminal history background investigation
* Favorable driving record
* Clear drug screen following federal law
* Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:
* If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) ###-####.
* For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) ###-####.