TEMPORARY Seasonal Employee- Roxborough State Park

Department Information

Description of Job

Roxborough State Park:
With close to 4000-acres, Roxborough State Park is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, distinct plant communities, and a variety of wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, trail running, photography, bird watching, or one of our many programs and events. Whether you are new to the outdoors or an experienced outdoor enthusiast, Roxborough State Park has an opportunity for you.

Park Maintenance Technician: 40 hours / week, position starts: 4/23/25
A Park Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of tasks throughout the park. These range from
mowing and weed whacking along trails and roads to hiking out to build trails, mend fences, as well as
cleaning and maintaining facilities. Maintenance Technicians help keep our parks the amazing places
that everyone wants to visit! Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Trail Maintenance (Corridor clearing, trail work)
• Mowing along park roadways and weed whacking along trails
• Monitor patrol radios and communicate important information to staff.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on State owned vehicles and equipment
• Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness
• Provides information and assistance to visitors
• May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies
• Leading community service project groups
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work directly with park visitors to greet and orientate them with the park.
• Sell park passes and keep track of parking lot capacity.
• Provide information and assistance to park visitors (distributes maps/ brochures, orients visitors to park facilities and amenities, promotes education programs, etc.)
• Answer questions about the park and local wildlife.
• Monitor park radio communication and communicate important information to park staff.
• May document and report visitor complaints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Must be willing and able to work 40 hours per week.
• Will need to undergo a criminal background investigation.
• Willing to work outside, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Gate Attendant/ Visitor Services must be able to lift 10-25 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday
• Park Maintenance Technician must be able to lift 75-100 pounds repeatedly during the course of a workday.
• Previous experience handling money and working with the public preferred.
• Basic computer skills required
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service.
• Must be able to take initiative, work with minimal supervision, and deliver high-quality results.
• The park will provide uniform shirts, hats, and name tags, however the employee may be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.

ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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