JOB
Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors and helping keep your community beautiful? We’re looking for a dedicated, hands-on team player to join us as a Tree & Landscape Laborer with the City of Medford’s Parks & Recreation Department.
In this role, you'll assist the City Arborist with maintaining our vibrant urban forest, pruning, planting, chipping, watering, and caring for trees across our city parks and right-of-way areas. You'll operate equipment like mowers, chippers, and stump grinders, and play a key part in keeping our parks clean, safe, and welcoming.
This position is perfect for someone who enjoys physical work, has an eye for detail, and takes pride in outdoor maintenance. If you’ve got experience in tree care or landscape maintenance, we want to hear from you!
Required Education and Experience:
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Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
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Must be 18 years of age.
Preferred Qualifications:-
Experience with tree pruning
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Experience running chainsaws and woodchippers
Available Schedule:
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Monday - Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The anticipated hiring range for the Tree and Landscape Laborer 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:
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Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.
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Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
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Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT (Please read):
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It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
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Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
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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:
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Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
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Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
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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
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Favorable driving record
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Clear drug screen following federal law
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Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:-
If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774-2014.
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For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.
