Parks Maintenance Worker - Urban Parks - (Seasonal Position)

Salary

$14.81 - $23.94 Hourly

Location

Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

S17089

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

CTF Northeast District

Opening Date

01/27/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Parks Maintenance Worker - Urban Parks - (Seasonal Position)

About the Job: In this position, you will perform a variety of maintenance tasks in parks and athletic areas.

Job Type: Seasonal

Work Schedule: Normal work hours will be from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (weekends will be required for special events, such as tournaments).

Work Location: Multiple locations

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association). The anticipated season is six months long. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

Open until filled. Multiple vacancies.

As a Parks Maintenance Worker, You Will

• Play a key role in creating a welcoming and clean park environment by providing top-notch customer service, ensuring facilities are well-stocked, and keeping public spaces free of litter and debris.
• Support exciting community and youth recreation programs by assisting with baseball field preparation, including dragging and lining infields, as well as helping set up sports fields for play.
• Work alongside experienced Park staff to enhance and maintain beautiful landscapes, gaining hands-on experience in irrigation troubleshooting, turfgrass care, and facility upkeep.
• Help keep irrigation systems running efficiently through maintenance and repair, contributing to lush, green parks for all to enjoy.
• Take pride in keeping park facilities in top condition by maintaining cleanliness, refreshing paint, and ensuring amenities are well-kept.
• Get involved in a variety of landscape and athletic field maintenance tasks, making a direct impact on the park’s appearance and functionality. Perform essential and foundational customer service related activities, including litter and trash removal, as well as restroom cleaning and stocking
  
  

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Ability to safely operate equipment such as trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, walk-behind rototillers, and seeders
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles such as trucks and tractor
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working in maintenance environments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
  
  

Additional Information

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to work outside in all weather conditions and along high traffic areas. It also requires the ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds frequently.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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Do you have experience working in a maintenance environment?

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If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please write n/a if not applicable.

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Do you possess, or can you obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone 719-385-5171

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov