Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker
The City of Silverton is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the City of Silverton is a historic town with a population of 10,687. Always an agricultural center, it is now described as Oregon’s Garden City. Silverton is known for its historic downtown, gardens, restaurants, antique boutiques, art galleries, shops, and numerous churches. The City of Silverton hosts several festivals throughout the year that celebrate culture with painters, players, poets, and musicians all taking center stage in community life. Citizens truly appreciate and enjoy the small town feel that Silverton offers. The City’s countryside is rich with history and adventure too. Family farms, nurseries and wineries offer opportunities to pick berries, apples, or peaches, find a Christmas tree, or taste wine from the local vineyards.
Just four miles to the north is Mt. Angel, home to the renowned Oktoberfest. Iverson Farms, home of the Wooden Shoe Tulip festival, is down the road. Salem, the state’s capital, is 11 miles to the west. To the south you will find some of Oregon’s finest recreational activities. Silver Falls State Park, the largest state park in Oregon, is home to ten waterfalls and offers hiking, biking, and riding trails, camping, and swimming. You can always enjoy big city amenities in Portland just 45 minutes away.
TO APPLY
Applicants should attach the following and submit to HR@silverton.or.us or deliver to City Hall:
Completed City of Silverton Employment Application
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a limited duration position. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, parks, open spaces, and recreation structures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Assists in maintaining all City’s parks/open spaces by mowing grass, weeding, and pruning.
• Performs custodial work as assigned; assists with the preparation and cleaning of facilities
before and after functions and festivals; locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
• Coordinates and performs other projects, functions, and tasks as assigned.
