Parks Steward (Seasonal)

JOB LOCATION

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

Public lands stay beautiful because of people like you. Plants and animals need a safe home while humans need a pleasant place to play. You spend your days planting trees and fixing facilities. Heavy lifting happens often since some objects weigh up to 100 pounds. Weather conditions change fast but the work continues. Honest effort matters when you are out there alone with the squirrels. Community members depend on you for a safe experience every time they visit. Equipment needs careful handling and accurate records. Snow removal duties keep things interesting during the winter months. Every person you meet deserves genuine kindness. High school diplomas and 6 months of labor experience get you in the door. Commitment to doing things the right way makes our city better.

Must be 18 years old by time of hire

The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour.

Anticipated start date for this role is March 28 2026.

This is classified as a Seasonal position where the selected candidates length of employment will not exceed six (6) consecutive months and can work up to 40 hours a week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leavein accordance withthe Healthy Families and Workplace Act

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 job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Parks Stewards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need isidentified and their qualifications match the positions needs. **

The selected applicant(s) will undergo the following conditions:

• Background Check (if over 18)
• MVR
• Drug Screening

Position overview:

The Parks Steward is an integral member of the team responsible for maintenance and stewardship of public lands resources infrastructure and facilities in order 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
• Performs work to complete special functions with all user groups and between city departments
• Performs snow and ice removal as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• 6 months manual labor experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid
• If employed in the Forestry division TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist & TCIA Ground Operations Specialist

Knowledge:

• Applicable safety practices and procedures
• Methods materials equipment and operating procedures utilized in the assigned functions
• Effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures

Skills:

• Vehicle operation
• Working effectively with employees and citizens
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Abilities:

• 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
• If employed in the Open Space division 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:

• If employed in the Forestry division operates equipment and vehicles common to maintenance functions (trucks chippers chainsaws hand tools power tools stump grinder spray rigs etc.)
• If employed in the Parks division operates zero-turn mowers string trimmers push mowers edgers and other park maintenance equipment
• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel) database systems GIS etc.

This role may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16 April 10 July 2 and December 24.

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.