Grounds Maintenance Irrigation Summer
Grounds Maintenance Irrigation Summer
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Position Overview
Town of Vail is Now Hiring Landscapers & Irrigation Technicians for the 2025 Summer Season!
Season Commitment Dates: May 5th 2025 October 17th 2025
Starting at $23.50 per hour w/endofseason bonus*
Employee Housing is Available on a Limited Basis Apply Today!
The Town of Vail is now hiring experienced landscapers to join the summer grounds maintenance and irrigation crew. Overall responsibility is to ensure the parks and open spaces are well maintained throughout the summer.We are seeking crew members who are willing to work hard and have previous experience. Crew members may be designated to one specific crew (ground maintenance or irrigation) depending on skill set or may be assigned to float between all landscaping crews and work as needed.
What type of work you can expect:
- Inspections and basic maintenance for the Town of Vails irrigation system.
- Perform digging & shovel work.
- Assist with spring clean up including raking sweeping trash removal fertilization.
- Maintenance of Town of Vail parks and open space properties including general maintenance and care of park landscapes gardens lawns grounds etc.
- Operates all grounds maintenance equipment; riding mowers hand mowers and utility vehicles.
- May be assigned to other specific functions within the Public Works Department.
Seasonal dates: May 5 2025 October 17 2025
Anticipated schedule: 4 days / 10 hour shifts. 7am 5:30pm
*Must complete the entire defined season inorder to be eligible for endofseason bonus
Skills / Requirements
Vail is a guest service oriented and resort destination community. We realize that to set the standard for worldclass alpine resorts our employees make all the difference! That is why we are looking for passionate individuals who strive for excellence in all that they do. Qualified applicants will meet the following requirements:
- Good customer service skills.
- Abilityto follow directions andadhere to all safety policies /procedures.
- Position requires heavy lifting standing bending and kneeling for up to 10 hours a day. Acceptable driving record required.
- Previous irrigation specific experience is preferred but NOT REQUIRED
- Valid Drivers License
All positions have exposure to outdoors in all weather conditions and all types of equipment noise traffic dust chemicals and fumes.
Must be able to work any shift including holidays and weekends.
Culture / Lifestyle / Benefits
When asked most of our employees say that working for the Town of Vail feels like family. Our valuesbased culture is nurtured by the employees strong desire to foster teamwork take ownership in Vails future and an overall pride for serving their community. Lets not forget that our efforts not only benefit the community but also allow us to enjoy the spectacular amenities and culture in the Vail Valley which we call home! To find out more about our community please visit our website www.vailgov and click on Vail Information.
Seasonal Benefits
Seasonal employee we encourage our employees to enjoy the local outdoor activities that brought you here! Summer employees will be provided with a Golf Pass Eco Bus Pass and Library Card. Additional benefits may include end of season/returning bonuses & employee housing.
The Town of Vail is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
