We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Open Space. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array ofbenefits and perksdesigned to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.
As a Seasonal Parks Worker for the open space and weed control, you will work under the direction of the Open Space Technician, the candidate will work outdoors in a natural resource setting. They will perform routine tasks in open space areas and will provide support to all aspects of parks maintenance.
Job SummaryESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude but not limited to the following
Participates in open space maintenance and weed control throughout the City
Identifies & manages weed species using IPM principles, maintains chemical application equipment, and records pesticide applications.
Removes trash in parks, on trails & open space areas, cleans and maintains public restroom facilities
Performs landscaping duties, including but not limited to mowing, trimming, edging, etc.
Maintains traffic islands & rights of way
May work with volunteer groups/projects related to open space/trail maintenance
QualificationsOther job duties as assigned.
In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education diploma (GED) preferred. Experience in landscape or outdoor laboring is desired. Interest in natural resource management preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Language SkillsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information and communicate with others.
Mathematical SkillsAbility to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills And AbilitiesMust enjoy working outdoors and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Backpack sprayers, UTV's, hand tools, mowers, string trimmers, landscape blowers, edgers, small tractors, trucks, trailers, power tools, small engines, janitorial equipment, computers, tablets, smart phones, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to dig; rake; hammer; saw; drill; shovel; push; pull; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Working conditions are primarily outside in municipal parks and native foothills setting, sometimes in remote locations or cemetery setting. Use of protective equipment as required.
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer