Seasonal Reservoir Parks Keeper (Parks Steward)
Seasonal Reservoir Parks Keeper (Parks Steward)
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JOB LOCATION
5800 S Powhaton Rd Aurora ColoradoCityof AuroraColorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- WellFunded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- Onsite fitness center and overall employee wellbeing programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hey there nature enthusiast! Ever dreamt of trading your cubicle for a reservoir view and becoming a guardian of the great outdoors The City of Aurora Open Space and Forestry Division is seeking a Reservoir Parkskeeper (thats our cool name for a Parks Steward!) to join our squad. Youll be on the front lines providing outstanding stewardship of public lands wielding everything from chainsaws to hand tools and keeping our parks shipshape in all sorts of weather. If youve got a current drivers license and are ready to learn some cool skills like pesticide application and chipper operation while maybe moving up to 100 pounds we want you! Come help us provide safe and pleasant experiences for visitors and critters alike. Apply today your future office awaits and its got way better views!
This position is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour NonBenefit Employee) where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. It does not provide medical benefits but it does earn sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications; as soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants this position may close quickly and without notice.
The hiring rate for this position is $18.00/hour.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides outstanding stewardship of the public lands under care
- Performs maintenance and repair work on facilities and properties
- Plants and cares for trees and vegetation
- Properly operates and maintains equipment
- Updates records concerning materials and equipment used
- Maintains and enforces safety regulations and procedures
- Provides information to the public regarding resources uses rules fees etc.
- Assists in special event/project implementation
- Performs snow and ice removal as needed
- Performs additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- None
Experience:
- None
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Manual labor experience
Knowledge:
- No specific knowledge required
Skills:
- Courteous vehicle operation
- Working effectively with employees and citizens
- Maintaining a safe working environment
Abilities:
- Learn operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
- Perform manual labor for extended periods of time
- Work independently and be selfmotivated
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Handle stressful situations in a positive manner
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Current Drivers License with good driving record
- Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 months
- CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain within 6 months (VHNE)
- TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months (VHNE)
- TCIA Ground Operations Specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months (VHNE)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
- Heavy work that involves moving no more than 100 pounds with or without assistance at a time
- Continuous walking and standing to implement projects
- Continuous pushing pulling bending stooping crouching and climbing to implement work
- Continuous hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
- Continuous vision to read reports manuals written materials instruments and gauges
- Continuous good speech communication hearing and listening for effective communication with others
Work Environment:
- Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise dust chemicals and fumes
Equipment Used:
- Operates equipment and vehicles common to maintenance functions (trucks chippers chainsaws hand tools power tools stump grinder spray rigs etc.)
- Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel) database systems GIS etc.
- This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drugfree workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
Employment Type
Part-Time
