Park Maintenance Technician 1 - Coastal

Park Maintenance Technician 1 - Coastal

Salary

$18.91 - $24.98 Hourly

Location

Parks - Coastal area ONLY, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00034

Department

Parks Department

Opening Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

5/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

THE POSITION

Douglas County Parks - Coastal Area Parks

Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package.

PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Full time exempt position. Includes excellent benefit package, including medical/vision/dental/long-term disability/basic life coverage and County-paid PERS retirement after required waiting periods.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.

Job Summary:

This position performs duties in corrective and preventative maintenance, construction and repair of county parks, grounds and equipment; participate in construction of structures; pour and finish cement; paint; install and maintain water and irrigation systems; basic electrical work.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance work at parks, which includes: construct structures. porches, boat ramps, sidewalks, curbs, signs; paint buildings, signs, tables, fences; spread rock, soil, bark mulch; install and maintain water and sewer systems; install and services irrigation systems; basic electrical work; repair playground equipment; clean boat ramps and restrooms, restock restrooms.
• Provide a variety of groundskeeping and landscaping duties, such as; plant, cultivate, mow, fertilize, spray, prune, vacuum and/or blow grass and leaves.
• Operate hand power tools and light to heavy equipment. These may include: mower, dump, flatbed, or garbage trucks; tractor; backhoe; trencher; sweeper; cat. Perform minor maintenance and repair equipment and machinery.
• Move picnic tables and equipment form area to area. Provide garbage pickup for parks.
• Winterize parks at season end; prepare parks for spring opening.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• Three years progressively responsible work experience in park construction and maintenance, heavy equipment operation, and/or building construction which affords work experience in plumbing, irrigation, painting, roofing, cement work, electrical, and grounds maintenance areas.

Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance, irrigation systems, building and facility construction and maintenance methods, principles, practices, equipment, and materials as applied to park maintenance and development; reasonable knowledge of Oregon specialty codes that govern building and plumbing construction; reasonable knowledge of operation, maintenance and minor repair of assigned equipment and machinery. Ability to: Safely operate appropriate power tools and equipment. Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; read blueprints and layout sketches; estimate time and materials for individual projects and manage time efficiently; maintain recordkeeping; utilize problem identification and resolutions techniques; remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees and the public.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license
• Regular and consistent attendance

SCREENING & EVALUATION

Background Investigation: While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.

Physical Examination / Drug Screen: Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the Countys drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

Driving Requirements: Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of employment.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification here: Park Maintenance Tech 1

Questions? Contact Douglas County Human Resources by e-mail at hr@douglascountyor.gov or ph: (541) 440-4405

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.

Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positions budgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found at https://www.douglascountyor.gov/256/Employee-Benefits. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in Douglas County Personnel Rule 9. Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) for retirement benefits.

Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

ph: (541) 440-4405

hr@douglascountyor.gov

Employer Douglas County (OR)

Address 1036 SE Douglas Ave.

Room 322

Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

Phone 541-464.6300

541-440-4405

Website https://douglascountyor.gov/