Seasonal Public Works/Parks Maintenance Worker

The Town of Timnath is a welcoming, small community with beautiful parks, a quaint downtown, and safe neighborhoods.

Why join the Town of Timnath, because it is a great place to work! The Town of Timnath is currently accepting applications for our Seasonal Parks Maintenance position. This fantastic opportunity is available for candidates wishing to sample a career in the park and street maintenance arena and gain valuable experience in maintenance of grounds, parks, streets, and trails as well as management of natural resources.

Department: Parks and Recreation
Salary: Non-exempt, hourly $21.28
Benefits: Sick Time - accrued
Status: Seasonal April 21st– October 17th

This position will perform general parks, trails and open space maintenance and repair. The position will be responsible for assigned parks and trails and will assist in other areas as needed. This position will work some Saturdays and will be on a rotating basis with other parks staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Performs a wide variety of tasks on various projects including minor repairs of existing facilities, assisting with park maintenance, sprinkler system repair, town property maintenance and landscaping
• Works with tools and equipment necessary to provide park maintenance operations, weed control, painting, and landscaping
• Use and/or operation of hand and power tools, rakes, shovels, picks, brooms, tools, and implements; hand saws, lawnmowers, and weed eaters
• Maintains trees, shrubs, and beds throughout the Town by watering, pruning, trimming, planting, removing, weeding and chipping. Identifies and coordinates the pruning and removal of high-risk trees and shrubs
• Maintains landscape throughout the Town by watering, planting, pruning, weeding and enhancing hardscapes
• Always follow workplace safety rules
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate with others
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Handle difficult situations with tact, patience and good judgement
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time, this list is not meant to be all inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with superiors, fellow workers, and the public
• Knowledge of safe work practices in the operation of light equipment and power tools
• Ability to maintain hand and power tools and do minor repair work using hand or power tools
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work for extended periods of time
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License and have a safe driving record
• All applicants must successfully pass a post offer background and pre-employment drug screening to the satisfaction of the Town
• Minimum 18 years of age

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school education or GED equivalent.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 the essential functions.

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions, unfavorable traffic conditions, noises, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and toxic caustic chemicals
• Ability to conduct activities involving frequent walking, standing, kneeling, and occasional sitting
• Duties are performed indoors and outdoors
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds frequently, push or pull up to 100 pounds often

The Town of Timnath provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $21.28 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21