Park Maintenance Positions

Park Maintenance Opportunities

Join Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) for exciting opportunities in park maintenance! We are seeking friendly, motivated individuals in the Beaverton area who take pride in their work. This is a great opportunity to build leadership skills, work outdoors, and help maintain safe, beautiful parks for the community.

THPRD provides a 5% bilingual pay incentive for staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills at work. Employees also receive free drop-in access to THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you!

Available Positions

Park Maintenance

Position Summary: Assists with general grounds and landscape maintenance to support the upkeep of park grounds, structures, and facilities.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Operate maintenance equipment and tools related to park operations.
• Perform landscaping, pruning, trimming, mowing, painting, and other general park maintenance tasks.
• Clean sidewalks, pathways, and trails; collect litter and empty trash receptacles.
• Practice safe work habits and contribute to a safe environment for staff and patrons.

Pay Rate: The hiring rate for this position is $22.21 per hour. The full hourly range for this job classification is $22.21 to $25.04. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Crew Lead

Position Summary: Supports daily park maintenance operations and provides lead direction to part-time staff.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Lead and coordinate the work of part-time personnel and volunteers in park maintenance and landscape activities; train employees in the safe operation of tools and equipment; provide input on evaluating seasonal part-time employee performance.
• Perform a variety of general maintenance duties in the upkeep of equipment, structures, and buildings, including minor carpentry work, cleaning, graffiti removal, repairing, and painting.
• Install and repair trails, parking areas, fences, park equipment, and signs; clear pathways, brush, and trails, repair concrete, asphalt, and masonry; build, paint, and maintain signage.
• Maintain turf by trimming, mowing, edging, and fertilizing.
• Complete park inspections, including reporting/repairing of damage
• Create a positive experience for patrons and staff through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem resolution.

Pay Rate: The hiring range for this position is $23.32 to $24.79 per hour, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $23.32 to $26.29. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Equipment Operator

Position Summary: Performs turf and landscape maintenance at THPRD parks and Beaverton School District properties, including equipment operation, inspections, basic maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Drive district vehicles and tow trailers as needed.
• Perform turf and landscape maintenance, including mowing, aerating, fertilizing, over seeding, and topdressing parks and athletic fields.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work storage areas; complete paperwork and track/document time usage.
• Practice safe work habits and contribute to a safe environment for staff, patrons, and the public.

Pay Rate: The hourly hiring range for this position is $24.49 - $26.02 , based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly pay range for this job classification is $24.49 - $27.61. Employees hired into this role may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age on your first day of work
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Job Classification & Scheduling

THPRD is hiring for multiple positions with varying schedules:

• Part-Time Variable (PT): Fewer than 29 hours per week, less than 1,560 hours annually
• Seasonal: Up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months, followed by a required 13-week break in service before rehire eligibility
• Hours and scheduling vary based on district needs and job classification

Application Review

Applications are reviewed as received. Candidates whose experience aligns with operational needs will be contacted directly regarding next steps. Applications remain active for six (6) months.

THPRD does not accept resumes or cover letters, but rather we evaluate an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions on the application. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.