Seasonal Parks/Open Space/Forestry Maintenance Worker

GREAT SUMMER JOB OPPERTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE STUDENTS!!

SEASONAL PARKS, OPEN SPACE, FORESTRY MAINTENANCE WORKER

HOURS. Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and additional hours as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud.

Additional Hours: weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud

Pay: $14.81-$17.14

SUMMARY: The Town of Berthoud has multiple openings for Seasonal Maintenance Workers. This position is under the supervision of the Parks or Town Forester/Open Space Supervisor and is responsible for all maintenance of the Town Park system, facilities, open spaces, trails, and Greenlawn Cemetery. Background in any of the following is preferred but not required: operating commercial grade riding mowers, push mowers, weed trimmers, and backpack blowers. Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual labor. Ability to work safely and efficiently alone or with others. Valid driver’s license required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES:

• Operates Town vehicles and all equipment such as, but not limited to trucks, utility mules, and mowers.
• Performs labor tasks associated with parks and open spaces including, but not limited to mowing, weed trimming, trail maintenance, trash pickup, blowing debris/grass clippings and athletic field prep.
• Assists all Public Works Departments.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, tune-ups, oil change, etc.
• Employ safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain an effective and courteous working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Performs the above duties and other duties as assigned by the Parks Department Supervisor, Town Forester/Open Space Supervisor or the Public Works Operations Manager.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals and procedure manuals, as well as write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to the public, employees, or Board of Trustees as well as respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and/or complaints.

Math Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Communication skills are enough to communicate effectively with co-workers, government agencies, the private sector, and the public.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strength, mobility, and stamina are enough to complete the required work and work for extended periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work typically involves strenuous work in all types of weather.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near hazardous chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.