CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF THE JOB: Maintenance Assistant
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY: Seasonal Temporary, Non-Benefited Position working up to 40 hours per week.
DEPARTMENT: Linn County Parks and Recreation: Reporting Location is the Waterloo Shop

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Service automobiles, trucks, tractors, mowers and other construction equipment with oil, grease, coolant etc.
Perform light vehicle maintenance, such as replacement of headlights, windshield wipers, bulbs, fuses,

batteries etc.
Assume responsibility for general vehicle and equipment upkeep including washing, vacuuming and interior

cleanliness.
Keep records of service to vehicles and equipment
Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
Develop and maintain effective harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
Assist Parks Building and Maintenance Staff as assigned.
Must be able to effectively communicate with management, park rangers, co-workers and visitors.
Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Ability to learn park rules, area information, and educate park visitors.
Ability to follow directions, manage multiple tasks to parks standards and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
Ability to perform general maintenance to park buildings, facilities, vehicles and small equipment repairs;

perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Position requires frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive forward and

overhead reaching. Ability to lift/carry 50lbs. and push objects weighing up to 90 lbs; Ability to perform
physical labor for extended periods of time.

Must have or be willing to obtain a First Aid/AED Card.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a graduate from a senior high school or have your GED; AND one year of
professional/volunteer experience in vehicle maintenance service and repair; OR any satisfactory equivalent
combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Must
possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and pass a criminal background check.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION: This is a Seasonal Temporary, Non-Benefited Position; $18.00 per hour.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

This recruitment is for multiple seasonal roles (generally 3 to 6 months). Position will begin in March and will typically
work thru mid-September.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed Linn County Employment Application to: Adam Brenneman, Assistant Parks
Operations Supervisor, Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322; Fax: 541-924-6915
or via email at parksjobs@co.linn.or.us.
Application forms may be obtained through the Linn County webpage at www.co.linn.or.us/jobstemp.html.
LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER