Field Support Associate

Description

We are looking for our next Field Support Associate to join our team at TVWD for a 3-6 month seasonal position!

The Position:

As our Field Support Associate, you’ll support the 143 employees who bring safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to over 220,000 customers. With our Asset Management and Operations team, you’ll support basic tasks for our facilities department within this role.

In the Field Support Associate role, you’ll work with our Facilities team performing maintenance tasks like mowing, pruning, weeding, spreading mulch, painting, pressure washing, and any other activities necessary to enhance or improve the District’s facilities and infrastructure. If interested, you will have the opportunity to gain additional building and grounds maintenance experience. Throughout your 3-6 months with us, you'll also learn how our Engineering and Operations Division works. Working as a Field Support Associate is also a great way to gain exposure to the wide variety of career paths in the water utility industry.

To read more about this position please click here.

TVWD Culture:

We believe a diverse workforce and inclusive environment adds quality and perspective to our service delivery. We strive to develop and maintain a diverse workforce that values and embraces change and innovation as we adjust our strategies to meet the needs of our customers and employees. Those changes can be difficult, and we are committed to leaning into tough conversations and learning from each other along the way. We’re working on a lot of exciting, transformative projects with our Willamette Water Supply Program, customer information system, and integrating our new mission/vision/values. Our already hard-working employees are navigating these projects and we’re becoming a stronger team as we manage through this organizational evolution. The culture at TVWD is developing with more transparency and openness with one another through effective communication, respect, trust, support, collaboration, investment in employees, creativity, and innovation. It’s a great time to join TVWD!

Our Asset Management Department Culture:

We love to work together as a team, and we all have the ability to think and work independently. We take initiative and responsibility for our tasks and projects while working collaboratively with our Engineering and Operations Division and our internal customers in departments across the District. Our team strives for quality and customer satisfaction. We are a fun bunch of employees with a sense of humor and there is no doubt that our team will provide steady, consistent work to help you learn and grow your skills.

Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

We’re looking for someone with the following skills, experience, and traits to join our team:

Willingness to learn and help with various maintenance tasks

Ability to engage and communicate effectively with the team and customers

A keen sense of attention to detail

Positive attitude with a good sense of humor

Versatile, adaptable, and open to change

Someone who loves to be outside and isn’t afraid to do hands on work!

You must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation/Benefits:

The hourly rate for this position is $18.00-$22.00, depending on experience.

Since this is a 3-6 month seasonal position, no additional benefits will be provided except those required by law.

Recruitment Process:

Please upload your resume and answer the supplemental question.

This position is open until filled. First round of interviews will be held in early May.

Additional Information:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)

to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department

We are proud to hire veterans.

If you qualify for veterans' preference please attach a copy of your DD-214 (certificate of release or discharge from active duty.)

If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.

TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.