Job Summary:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of the Parks Division. Major emphasis will be in the areas of urban forestry and fleet management within P&R.
The salary range for this position is $17.33- $23.40, depending on qualifications and experience.
This opportunity will remain open until filled.
Positions are part year, working up to 10 months and working over 30 hours per week with medical coverage option only.
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Essential Functions:
- Forestry
- Performs a variety of tasks focused on health, maintenance, and management of the City’s urban forest. Responsibilities include assisting with tree planting, pruning, brush chipping, mulching, watering, tree inventory and watering. Assist staff in assignments.
- Fleet
- Performs a variety of tasks to support the maintenance, organization and readiness of the Parks Division’s vehicle and equipment inventory. Responsibilities include transporting vehicles and equipment for service, performing routine cleaning and maintaining an organized shop environment. Assist staff in assignments.
Other Job Functions:
- Assists with department projects including special events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School graduate or GED required.
Experience:
- 2 years experience in forestry, parks maintenance, fleet/shop maintenance or related field required.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age at time of hire.
Certifications:
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Use basic hand and power tools, and operate a variety of power equipment used for urban forestry and fleet maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of tree identification and management concepts in Colorado’s semi-arid climate.
- Communicate and take direction both verbally and in writing.
- Work effectively with a team or individually.
- Develop and maintain dialogue and positive working relationships.
- Works as an effective part of the division and City team. Respond to change and special needs with flexibility in a positive manner and by taking initiative to resolve conflicts with others independently.
- Remove snow by hand with shovel and snow blower.
Core Competencies:
Accountability, Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
- Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
Working Environment:
- Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
- Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.