Small Tree Worker - Parks Steward

City of Aurora•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department seeks a dedicated Parks Steward for the Open Space division. This vital role focuses specifically on small tree work to maintain the health and safety of our natural environments. You will serve as an integral team member responsible for the direct stewardship and maintenance of public lands. Your daily efforts will provide healthy habitats for local plants and animals while creating safe outdoor experiences for our community. We need a hardworking individual passionate about environmental conservation and active outdoor maintenance. The hiring rate for this role is $18.00/hour. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. The deadline to submit applications is July 31, 2026. Please note, that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
6 months manual labor experience
Current Driver's License with good driving record
Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 months

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid
TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist & TCIA Ground Operations Specialist

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