Temporary Seasonal Employee 2026 Lake Pueblo State Park
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Job Location:
Pueblo, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Information
- THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR
EMPLOYMENT STARTS IMMEDIATELYTo apply please submit only your application (without attachments such as resumes or coverletters). This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.This application is for all current open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for. Description of Job
- This application is for all current open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for.
VISITOR SERVICES TECHNICIAN:A customer service based position that involves working in a visitor center or gate entrance greeting visitors or may be assigned to work in the field in specialized duties. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.- Staff the park entrance station and/or the visitor center.
- Provide information and assistance to visitors (distributes maps/brochures orients visitors to park facilities and amenities promotes education programs educates on State Park regulations etc.)
- Provide information to the boating and non-boating public.
- Sell parks passes permits books maps clothing firewood and other novelties.
- May sell gift certificates search and rescue cards boat registrations OHV registrations and snowmobile registrations fishing and hunting licenses.
- Operate a cash register.
- Answering of telephones and transferring/taking messages.
- Photo-copying and filing.
- Collects revenue completes shift report and balances shift box at end of each shift.
- May prepare campground reservations forms and documents.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of gates visitor center and/or offices including litter pick up.
- May assist with special events or programs within the park.
- Other duties as assigned
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) INSPECTOR: A customer service based position that involves inspecting for invasive Zebra/Quagga Mussels Milfoil or other plant species on boats and personal watercraft at an inspection point on the park. This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife drinking water/irrigation and all water related outdoor recreation in the State of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.- Staff the park ANS (aquatic nuisance species) inspection station.
- Conduct physical boat inspections and boater interviews.
- Provide information and assistance to the boating public (distributes brochures promotes ANS education educates about State Park regulations etc.)
- Cleaning and light maintenance duties of interior and exterior of ANS inspection areas. Including maintenance of facilities and grounds.
- Accurate counting and recording of all boat inspections either written or by phone application software.
- Training in boat inspection methods will be provided.
- May document and report visitor complaints.
- Other duties as assigned.
- May be required to work at the ANS station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch at the station.
PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN:Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including: restrooms showers vault toilets campsites picnic areas trails etc.
Must be at least 16 years of age
Operates and performs routine maintenance on State-owned vehicles and equipment
Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance repair and cleanliness
Provides information and assistance to visitors
May assist with carpentry plumbing masonry electrical work and transporting materials and supplies
Must be willing to work outside during inclement weather (heat wind rain)
Be able to lift 50-75 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday
Performs other duties as assigned
REVENUE LEAD:A customer service based position that involves greeting visitors selling parks passes answering phones counting cash receipts and providing information to the public. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills. Work leader responsibilities over entrance attendants. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Understands and follows Park regulations policies and procedures
Applies excellent customer service cash handling and supervisory skills
Trains and supervises entrance station attendants
Maintains entrance station attendants working files
Prepares cash change funds and shift box pass inventories
Assist Revenue Manager with cash and pass inventory audits
Reconciles attendant time sheets shift reports and bank deposits
Monitors entrance stations for cleanliness working supplies and brochures
Assist with collection of self-service and shower revenue
Coordinates Group Picnic process including check-in/check-out
Maintains assigned vehicle as needed
Keeps visitors and staff informed of events schedule changes and notices
Revenue report data entry
Collect revenue complete shift report and balance shift box at end of each shift.
Provide information and assistance to park visitors (distributes maps/ brochures orients
visitors to park amenities promotes education programs etc.)
May receive and pass along visitor complaints.
May assist with special events or programs within the park.
Other duties as assigned.
This application is for all current open seasonal positions at the park. Please select which position(s) you are applying for. Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Must have a valid Colorado drivers license or reliable transportation
Must be able to work weekends holidays and various shifts.
Previous experience handling money and working with the public.
Computer experience (Microsoft Word Excel Point of Sale) is highly recommended and
helpful.
May need to undergo criminal background investigation.
Hours: 40 hours per week nights holidays and weekends required
Possess strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work with little supervision
May be required to work the entrance station for an 8 hour shift and take lunch
in the station.To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
These positions will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking
stopping and handling of materials. Possibly Standing for 8 hours straight on overly busy days
WORK CONTEXT:
In addition to work activities below is a list of means and manner of conducting duties in this position:
Radio Communication - Radio communication is also a primary means of communication for these positions and used daily.
The park will provide uniform shirts and hats. The employee will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at
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