What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker position at City of Black Hawk?
POSITION: SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WORKER
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
REQUISITION: 1183
STATUS: TEMPORARY/PART-TIME; NON-EXEMPT
MAY 2026 – OCTOBER 2026 (TBD)
SALARY RANGE: $22.00 - $25.00 / HOUR DOE
WORK SCHEDULE: SEE BELOW
OPENING DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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SUMMARY:
This is an unskilled or semi-skilled position involving horticulture work with specific responsibility for caring for and maintaining flowers, trees, and shrub beds at City properties. The main emphasis will be on maintaining annual floral displays and other landscape maintenance duties. May be assigned to work in other areas if needed. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
WORK SCHEDULE: 29 HOURS/WEEK. Schedule Options (based on availability):
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains all flowers and shrubs at the City's properties.
- Performs work associated with established watering, fertilizer, and rotation schedules of summer flower baskets and pots.
- Treatment of diseased or infested plants.
- Assists in the maintenance of outdoor flower displays.
- Assists in the upkeep of the City's bronze statues.
- Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks in various conditions.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments.
- Ability to safely operate pick-ups, ATVs, and UTV equipment.
- Ability to safely operate backpack blowers, trimmers, and other miscellaneous power equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Colorado Driver’s License. Experience in greenhouse or landscape maintenance
preferred. The City of Black Hawk conducts post-offer drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment per the City’s Drug and
Alcohol Use Policy. In addition, post-offer background investigations and physical exams are also required. For more information
about job openings and to apply online, please visit the City’s website at https://www.cityofblackhawk.org. Applicants must apply
online, and resumes must be attached to be considered.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $22 - $25