Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is hiring a seasonal maintenance worker to provide program support for our Land Management Program. We are seeking candidates with a passion for agricultural and forest land management. This person will help ensure that District-owned properties and equipment are safe and well maintained. They will also help us deliver services to residents of Clackamas County.
The typical seasonal work period is February – October but may change during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated start date: August 15, 2022
Successful Maintenance Worker Applicants Will:
- Demonstrate a passion for and will have experience with land management and equipment operation/maintenance. Examples include hands-on daily farm or forest operational experience; work experience performing maintenance duties around buildings and properties; and/or other similar experiences.
- Possess a strong desire to work outside in the field.
- Be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Possess a willingness to collaborate with a team.
- Have strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Provide superior customer service to the public, landowners, partners, and CSWCD staff.
The primary focus of this position is to ensure District properties and equipment are well maintained and ready to deliver conservation services to our customers. We own and manage a 315-acre forest property near Estacada and a 15-acre farm property in Beavercreek, Oregon that serves as our base of operations. This position will also run our Equipment Rental Program that connects customers with agricultural equipment geared toward conserving soil and other resources. The Maintenance Worker is expected to provide superior customer service and to represent the District in a professional manner.
Join the Clackamas SWCD Team!
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is a regional leader in conserving natural resources in Oregon. The District offers a competitive wage schedule and an excellent benefits package. The office is in the Hamlet of Beavercreek, Oregon which is just 5 miles south of Oregon City.
Oregon City is the county seat of Clackamas County. It is an area rich in history as the end of the Oregon Trail and the state’s original capital city. We are located near the southern limits of metropolitan Portland. This area is home to a wide diversity of high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities. We also enjoy top-rated dining and shopping, as well as being the hub of world-class microbreweries and wineries.
The District has recently completed the construction of a state-of-the-art Conservation Resource Center. The 10,851 square foot facility supports the District, NRCS, and FSA staff on a beautiful 15-acre farm.
Apply Today! Application Deadline is July 22, 2022
A full position description and an application form are available at https://conservationdistrict.org or call 503-210-6000 to request an application. To apply please send a completed application to 22055 S. Beavercreek Road, Beavercreek, OR 97004, or provide it electronically to District Manager Christopher Lapp at [email protected] All application materials must be received by July 22, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the District. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
