Parks Maintenance Worker - Seasonal

City of Arvada

3d • $15 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. Pay Range: $15.16 - $20.99/hour Position Purpose Performs turf maintenance to parks, athletic fields, buildings, and facilities, including mowing, irrigation and fertilization.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and standard practices of park maintenance
• Knowledge of mechanical operation of small tractors, mowers, and park-related vehicular equipment
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools, including chippers, tree spades, chain saws, push mowers, and weed eaters
• Knowledge of safety rules, practices and procedures
• Ability to maintain and make minor repairs to irrigation system
• Ability to read and understand pesticide and fertilizer labels
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, other employees, and general public
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact positively and cooperatively with all levels of personnel within the city
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required
• High School/GED Education Required
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Related Prior experience in park maintenance or related field preferred
• Ability to work scheduled events on weekends and evenings as needed
• Work Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Trims and fertilizes trees and shrubs
• Utilizes working tools and maintenance equipment, such as riding mowers, tractors, single-axle trucks, chippers, tree spades, chain saws, push mowers, and weed eaters
• Plants trees, shrubs, and flowers in outdoor locations
• Cleans up debris and trash from open space areas
• Manually waters flower beds, trees, and grassy areas
• Paints playground equipment, picnic tables, and pavilions
• Repairs playground apparatus
• Repairs and maintains irrigation equipment
• Cleans mechanical equipment
• May use City vehicle to pick up parts and other required supplies
• Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED