Seasonal Mountain Parks Utility Worker - Denver Parks and Recreation
About The Position
Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a seasonal worker for the Denver Mountain Parks Operations and Facility Management program. Established over a century ago in 1912, the Denver Mountain Parks consists of 14,000 acres of parks and open space across four counties outside of Denver’s municipal boundary. The Mountain Parks system boasts a wide array of parks, historic structures, bison herds, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Buffalo Bill’s grave and museum, water resources, wildlife habitat, trails, and a variety of recreational activities ranging from the alpine environment of Mount Evans to the plains ecosystem of Daniel’s Park. Mountain Parks Utility Workers play an important role in maintaining Denver’s extensive system of mountain parks that are essential to the community’s well-being. These individuals learn and practice a wide variety of general maintenance and landscaping skills – providing them with a strong foundation to make upward moves within the Parks and Recreation Department.
Requirements
- Previous parks maintenance experience
- Proficiency with various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment
- None
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- Reliable and driven individuals looking to develop a well-rounded skill set in park maintenance.
- Enjoy working outside, be adept with safety considerations, and are eager to learn a variety of functions.
Responsibilities
- Work outdoors in parks using and maintaining various hand-powered tools and motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist with general facility and campground maintenance
- Perform landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, pruning, brushing, rock work, and trail maintenance
- Perform infrastructure maintenance and repair such as fencing, asphalt, concrete, road work, and erosion control
- Assist with grading and maintaining parking lots and gravel roads
- Interact with and learn alongside more seasoned park maintenance generalists and/or specialists such as maintenance technicians, historic preservation specialists, bison handlers, foresters, park rangers, and other experts in parks management and skilled trades work
- May assist with spring bison round-up
- Perform snow removal operations such as plowing, shoveling, de-icing
- Various related duties assigned as needed such as trash collection, bathroom maintenance and cleaning, vandalism repair/graffiti removal
Benefits
- Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
