What are the responsibilities and job description for the Irrigation Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) position at City of Grand Junction?
Hiring Range: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
We offer flexible work schedules, ranging from 20-40 hours per week, the opportunity to earn paid vacation time and overtime in the first few months of employment, and we work with school schedules. Most opportunities provide for a six-month season, and, in some instances, up to 9 months.
Irrigation system audits and maintenance is the lifeblood of a parks department. As a part of our team, you will support our irrigation technicians in the audits, renovation, maintenance, and repair of our systems. Learn programming of systems; filter, pump, distribution system maintenance and repair; irrigation audits; and water conservation methods. We also complete renovation and new installation of irrigation systems and landscapes.
About Grand Junction Parks and Recreation Department:
We manage 36 developed parks, 900 acres of open space, 21 miles of trails, hundreds of acres of landscape beds, and we are growing! Many of our developed parks offer year-round access to restrooms and shelters to park patrons. Join a dynamic team who helps create the experiences for the visitors of our parks system.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Any role you select to be a part of in our system, you will be exposed to everything our parks department offers and the services we provide to our community. What You’ll Do:
- Conduct audits, renovation, maintenance, and repair of our systems.
- Learn programming of systems; filter, pump, distribution system maintenance, and repair; irrigation audits; and water conservation methods.
- Complete renovation and new installation of irrigation systems and landscapes.
What We’re Looking For:
Must be 18 years or older.
Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day.
- Ambition and a desire to learn.
- Passion for outdoor recreation.
- Effective communication and active listening skills.
- Proclivity for processes and procedures.
- Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is great, but we will train.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be able to work early mornings.
- Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Salary : $18 - $20
