Open Space Steward (Parks Steward - Variable Hour Benefits Eligible)

City of Aurora • Aurora, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. We're on the hunt for a Parks Steward to join our team, someone who's passionate about keeping our public lands, plants, and animals safe and healthy, while also ensuring our human visitors have a pleasant experience. In this role, you'll be a key player in the stewardship and maintenance of our beautiful public lands. 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.

Requirements

• No specific education required
• No specific experience required
• Courteous vehicle operation
• Working effectively with employees and citizens
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Ability to learn operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner
• Current Driver's License with good driving record
• Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 months

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Manual labor experience
• CPR and First Aid
• TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist
• TCIA Ground Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding stewardship of the public lands under care
• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities and properties
• Plant and care for trees and vegetation
• Properly operate and maintain equipment
• Update records concerning materials and equipment used
• Maintain and enforce safety regulations and procedures
• Provide information to the public regarding resources, uses, rules, and fees
• Assist in special event/project implementation
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center
• Overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces
• Eligible to elect Medical Benefits
• Accrue paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
• Growing city and employee population
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs
• Generous paid leave program
• 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
• Retirement pension plan
• 457b plans available
• Subsidized recreation center pass
• Wellness programs
• Continued education and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees