Discover Medford: Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City
Are you a seasoned professional in construction and/or landscape maintenance? As a Senior Public Works Technician, you’ll lead the way in maintaining and enhancing Medford’s stormwater and green infrastructure systems. This role gives you the chance to work hands-on with innovative, low-impact development solutions—inspecting and maintaining stormwater facilities and performing vital tasks that protect water quality and support a healthier city. Be a part of our mission to create sustainable solutions for Medford. Apply today at Medfordoregon.gov to join our team!
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Four (4) years of equipment operation and related construction or maintenance experience.
- For the Green Infrastructure Section position: Two (2) years of landscape maintenance experience or Preferred Qualifications may substitute for two (2) years of equipment operation/construction maintenance experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience in green infrastructure maintenance of stormwater quality and detention facilities highly desirable.
- One year of experience in plant selection and care for green stormwater infrastructure highly desirable.
Available Schedule:
- 4-10, Monday - Thursday (four 10-hour days with three days off each week)
Compensation & Information on Benefits: This position is part of the Teamsters Construction & Maintenance employee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
The anticipated hiring range for the Public Works Senior Technician position is $28.95 (first step) to $30.40 or $31.92 (second or third step). Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:
- Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
- Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:
- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
- PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Additional Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
- Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
