What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Open Space Maintenance Worker position at City of Golden?

We are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for the Seasonal Open Space Maintenance Worker position. 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 of benefits and perks designed 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. Work hours Tues. - Fri. 7am-3:30pm.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include 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

Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 EXPERIENCE

High 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information and communicate with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability 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 ABILITIES

Must 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

Employer

City of Golden

Address

911 10th Street

Golden, Colorado, 80401

Phone

303-384-8185
303-384-8000

Website

https://www.cityofgolden.gov/

Part-Time and Seasonal employees may be eligible for some benefits as they relate to the position and department in which they work.

Part-Time and Seasonal employees are also eligible to accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Salary : $20 - $22

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