Parks Steward VH

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Cityof 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
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tired of being trapped indoors If you feel restless sitting at a desk we need to talk. We are hunting for a Parks Steward someone who sees a weed not as a problem but as a tiny misplaced challenge.

Think of public lands as the communitys favorite sweater. This role means you are the expert tailor responsible for stitching up the holes and keeping the fabric strong. You provide outstanding stewardship ensuring these spaces are safe havens for everyonefrom the smallest plant life to the afternoon visitors. This is how we provide safe and healthy homes for plants and animals as well as safe and pleasant human experiences.

Your toolbox will include everything from trucks to chainsaws meaning you get paid to operate some serious toys. You will handle maintenance and repair work plant new vegetation and generally be the reason our parks look fantastic. We need someone self-motivated because you sometimes work independently solving natures unexpected puzzles. This is heavy work; it involves continuous pushing pulling and climbing so be ready for a proper workout. You will be working both indoors and outdoors experiencing all weather conditions and sometimes exposed to dust and fumes.

If being the backbone of our open spaces sounds like your kind of adventure submit your application. We promise the view from your office beats a cubicle wall any day.

The hiring rate is $18.00/hour.

The deadline for submitting applications is Sunday January 11 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come first-served basis; as soon as we determine we have a qualified pool of applicants this position may close quickly and without notice.

This position is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee) where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The Parks Steward is an integral member of the team responsible for the maintenance and stewardship of public lands resources infrastructure and facilities to provide safe and healthy homes for plants and animals as well as safe and pleasant human experiences.

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
• CPR and First Aid
• TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist
• TCIA Ground Operations Specialist

Knowledge:

• No specific knowledge required

Skills:

• 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
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current Drivers License with good driving record
• Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 months

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 drug-free 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.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.