Golf Course Equipment Mechanic (Greenskeeper Iii)

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

• May

• September: 5:00 am

• 1:30 pm* Monday

• Friday (possible weekends)

• October

• April: 6:00am

• 2:30pm* Monday

• Friday (possible weekends)

• *Days and hours may change due to seasonal needs.

• Employee may be required to work weekends and holidays.

Work Location:Eastmoreland Golf Course, 2659 SE Tacoma St Portland, OR 97202

Benefit:Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible:This position is or may be eligible for

Language Pay Differentialfor qualifying employees.

Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - City Laborers. To view this labor agreement, please clickhere.

Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The City Council has approved a 3.3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all eligible employees of the City of Portland for the fiscal year, effective from July 1, 2024. As a result, the salary for this position may increase due to the approved COLA.

Position Summary:

The Greenskeeper III serves as a Golf Course Equipment Mechanic within Portland Parks and Recreation. This role is responsible for executing mechanical repairs, maintenance, and modifications on equipment utilized in golf course operations. Additionally, the Golf Course Equipment Mechanic oversees others in the proper utilization of equipment and grounds maintenance. This position may entail maintenance of golf course greens, grounds, and facilities, including irrigation systems. The Greenskeeper III directs, trains, and evaluates the work of others to ensure adherence to grounds care standards and equipment operation protocols.

What you'll get to do:

• Provide proper use and care of golf turf equipment operation and care.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain specialized golf course equipment.

• Rebuild engines, sharpen mowing reels, bed knives.

• Provide daily maintenance and adjustment of equipment.

• Perform light welding.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems.

• Keep computerized records and purchase parts and supplies.

• Work effectively with industry representatives, salesmen, service people and fellow employees.

• Performall aspects of routine golf course maintenance.

• Apply a working knowledge of disease identification and pesticide applications.

• Provideirrigation troubleshooting and scheduling.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with crews, other employees, and the public.

• Maintain a current Oregon Pesticide License.

About the Bureau:

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity andequity are vital to PP&R's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Wednesday, June 26 at 12:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84119362790

Meeting ID: 841 1936 2790

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter

Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are requiredfor this position:

• Knowledgeof golf course grounds maintenance and equipment operations.

• Experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing golf course equipment.

• Experience sharpening golf course reel mowers.

• Experience in effectively instructing others in the safe use of golf course equipment.

• Abilitytoestablish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and diverse communities and work constructively as a team.

Applicants must also possess:

• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving recordat the time of appointment.

• A Public Pesticide Applicator's License (must be obtained within 6 months of appointment).

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, June 17, 2024 and Monday, July 15, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

• Do not attach any additional documents.

• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation:Week of July 15, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.

• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List:Week of July 22, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview):August

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: August

Step 6: Start Date: September

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

• Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click herefor additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values

• Recruitment Process

• Work Status

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Veteran Preference

• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer