Seasonal Park Tech

Seasonal Park Technician

Town of Monument:
The Town of Monument aspires to provide leadership that delivers municipal services responsibly, while working to inspire public confidence to achieve the vision of the future. The Town of Monument is focused on meeting the community’s needs with the utmost integrity, obligation of service, and responsibility by being held accountable and respecting the diversity and values of its constituents.

Position Summary: 
This position performs outdoor maintenance activities such as:  erosion control, patching potholes, repairing, installing street signs and banners, storm water system maintenance, emptying trash, painting facilities, weed control, pruning trees, removing trees as necessary, park improvements, playground maintenance, and other duties as assigned. 
Working hours are generally from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. 
Employment will be approximately from May 20, 2023, till early August 2023 

Benefits:
•    Sick leave
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.  The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

•    Perform routine ground maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, pruning, to keep park grounds neat and attractive. 
•    Clear debris, repair erosion and ensuring proper signage and maintenance of Town trails and parks. 
•    Assist with the upkeep of park buildings, restrooms, picnic areas and other facilities by cleaning, small repairs, and restocking supplies as needed. 
•    Assist with special events within the parks including set-up and clean up as needed. 
•    Operate equipment needed to perform ground maintenance safely and efficiently. 
•    Demonstrate the knowledge needed to aid with park maintenance and landscape maintenance.
•    Understand and adhere to the safety rules provided for the position. 
•    Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
•    Ability to work independently and in a team. 
•    Show initiative. 
•    Work with Town staff to cultivate friendly manner and create effective working relationships.

*These duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position specific duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
The essential duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. The below list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all knowledge, skills and abilities that are required.  
•    Experience maintaining parks, open space, or similar locations.
•    Planting, pruning and maintenance of similar environments. 
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, town officials, developers, contractors, and the general public.
•    Effective collaboration and team-building skills are necessary for success.
•    Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience Required: 
•    Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
•    Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
•    Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening. 

Physical Demands: 
This position requires a moderated degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to:
•    Frequently sit, stand and walk on uneven terrain.
•    Frequent use of hands and fingers for manipulation; light to firm grasp.
•    Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs. 
•    Occasionally sit, stand, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance, and reach overhead.
•    Occasionally step up or down to enter and exit vehicles, occasionally climb ladders. 

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.   This position requires both occasional inside and frequent outside work in all weather conditions.  This position requires detailed work that can be under-changing intensive deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks. Interruptions can occur and interaction with government officials and the general public may take place.

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

Salary : $17 - $19