Utility Worker II - Denver Arts and Venues

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Arts & Venues aims to amplify Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through its premier public venues, public art collection, and free entertainment events and programs. The department exists to make Denver the greatest city in the country to live in and visit. Denver Arts and Venues is deeply committed to an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practice that closes access gaps in arts and culture with urgency and accountability. This position will perform unskilled, light to heavy physical labor on a variety of projects that involves lifting, physical exertion and the use of manual tools and limited use of small power operated tools. The role also involves seasonal snow duties such as plowing, salting, sanding, and removal of ice and snow by hand, truck, John Deere, or Kubota. The Utility Worker II will also perform vehicle upkeep by coordinating repairs with Fleet maintenance as needed, and keeping tools organized, performing pre-trip inspections on equipment, and securing, cleaning, and caring for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible attitude, as duties can change at any time
• Excellent customer service skills
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Team player; willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Pickup parts and equipment to support events and daily activities
• Support trades workers and grounds crews as needed
• Perform unskilled, light to heavy physical labor on a variety of projects that involves lifting, physical exertion and the use of manual tools and limited use of small power operated tools
• Perform minor repairs to gardening and grounds equipment
• Operate light weight equipment powered by small engines used for maintenance and cleaning such as power washer
• Perform seasonal snow duties such as plowing, salting, sanding, and removal of ice and snow by hand, truck, John Deere, or Kubota
• Observe all common safety practices associated with operating small engines, hand and power tools and other work-related equipment
• Utilize hand operated construction equipment such as chainsaws, weed eaters, shovels, edger's, lawn mowers, power washers
• Perform vehicle upkeep by coordinating repairs with Fleet maintenance as needed, and keeping tools organized, pre-trip inspection on equipment for such things as fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brake lights, and related areas and secures, cleans, and cares for all tools and equipment needed for job assignments
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed