Seasonal Park Maintenance Laborer

The Parks Maintenance team plays a vital role in preserving the beauty, safety, and functionality of the City’s parks, open spaces, and public grounds. This position supports the community by ensuring that park facilities, landscapes, and equipment are well‑maintained, welcoming, and ready for public use. Individuals in this role contribute directly to the quality of life for residents and visitors, performing hands‑on maintenance, supporting seasonal operations, and helping create clean, safe, and enjoyable outdoor environments for all.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skill in the use of tools, equipment, practices, and appropriate materials used in park maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of and ability to observe and follow established safety principles and procedures and work safely, including all state, health, OSHA, and DEQ regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to observe and follow city, state, and safety flagging regulations for protection of self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Knowledge and general understanding of the physical layout of the City of Coquille.
• Skill in operation of a variety of tools and equipment, including lawnmower, weed eater, and other common power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly and regularly with the Public Works crew, and other City employees and the general public; to follow written and oral directions; and to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise judgment and good organizational and planning skills to meet deadlines within established guidelines.
• Ability to work on-call and to respond to emergency situations.

Schedule:
Monday- Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm (April, May, June)

Rate or pay:
$18.00- $20.00 Hr. Depending on Experience