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Job Function
Manages public use of company lands in compliance with federal hydro licensing requirements. Builds and maintains facilities and provides parks education and services to the public.
Key Job Information:
Parks Technician/6286
Grade: 4
Career Level: T2
Expands analytical or technical skills in own work area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and/or certifications as needed
Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within our area of expertise
Works within standard operating procedures and/or analytical methods
Works with a moderate degree of supervision
This will be a represented position of the IBEW local union.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Work and Vendor Management May serve as a resource to other technicians May perform maintenance tasks using tools and equipment, including renovating and repairing irrigation systems, upgrading water and septic systems, restoring landscaped areas and general maintenance. Assists with construction in accordance with plans and specifications. Monitors contract workers in accordance with scope of work. May perform janitorial duties.
Program Administration Coordinates related activities. Installs and/or maintains signage to ensure public safety.
Assists Environmental Services employees in other department activities as needed.
Safety Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test.
Experience Typically two or more years of experience in parks, hospitality, resource management or other related field.
Certifications, Licenses and Training Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPA, ODA), Small Water Systems Operator (SWS Operator, ODS), Certified Playground Safety Inspection (CSPI, NRPA) preferred.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of maintenance practices
Working skills in use of maintenance and landscaping power tools
Working skills in using computers and computer applications used in department
Basic ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulations
Working skills in collaboration
Working knowledge of requirements for documenting data and preparing written reports
General Competencies
Intermediate customer focus skills
Working analytical thinking skills
Working decision-making skills
Working interpersonal skills
Working problem-solving skills
Working diplomacy skills
Working influence skills
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level
Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
Ability to work shift schedule
Physical Capabilities
$26.15 - $39.23
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.
Job Function
Manages public use of company lands in compliance with federal hydro licensing requirements. Builds and maintains facilities and provides parks education and services to the public.
Key Job Information:
Parks Technician/6286
Grade: 4
Career Level: T2
Expands analytical or technical skills in own work area
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and/or certifications as needed
Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within our area of expertise
Works within standard operating procedures and/or analytical methods
Works with a moderate degree of supervision
This will be a represented position of the IBEW local union.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Work and Vendor Management May serve as a resource to other technicians May perform maintenance tasks using tools and equipment, including renovating and repairing irrigation systems, upgrading water and septic systems, restoring landscaped areas and general maintenance. Assists with construction in accordance with plans and specifications. Monitors contract workers in accordance with scope of work. May perform janitorial duties.
Program Administration Coordinates related activities. Installs and/or maintains signage to ensure public safety.
Assists Environmental Services employees in other department activities as needed.
Safety Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education Requires high school diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test.
Experience Typically two or more years of experience in parks, hospitality, resource management or other related field.
Certifications, Licenses and Training Public Pesticide Applicator’s License (PPA, ODA), Small Water Systems Operator (SWS Operator, ODS), Certified Playground Safety Inspection (CSPI, NRPA) preferred.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of maintenance practices
Working skills in use of maintenance and landscaping power tools
Working skills in using computers and computer applications used in department
Basic ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulations
Working skills in collaboration
Working knowledge of requirements for documenting data and preparing written reports
General Competencies
Intermediate customer focus skills
Working analytical thinking skills
Working decision-making skills
Working interpersonal skills
Working problem-solving skills
Working diplomacy skills
Working influence skills
Physical and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level
Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
Demonstrates sound memory
Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]
Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]
Ability to work a variable schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
Ability to work shift schedule
Physical Capabilities
- Job requires a valid drivers license
- Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
- Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally
- Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lbs.
- Carrying: More than 50 lbs.
- Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
- Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
- Ladders (over 10 rungs)
- Office
- Field
$26.15 - $39.23
Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.