What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Parks, Forestry and Open Space Technician (SEA) position at The Town of Parker?
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At the Town of Parker, we’re proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization.
Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you’re here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.
We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.
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Under general supervision, this position functions as a front-line provider of services in the maintenance of the Town's parks, trails, open space, and urban forestry areas.
*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town’s core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.
- Assists with day-to-day labor services and maintenance in any combination of the following areas: general maintenance, horticulture, turfgrass, athletic operations, mowing, irrigation, trail, open space, and tree and shrub.
- Assists with set up, tear down, and general custodial duties for special events.
- Operates and maintains assigned equipment; makes minor mechanical adjustments of the same.
- Maintains records of assignments completed.
- Performs snow removal of parking lots, sidewalks, and trails, as needed.
- Provides traffic control by flagging and setting appropriate devices, as needed.
- Complies with all organizational values, policies procedures.
- Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to perform assigned work independently with direction .
- Ability to adhere to all applicable work safety rules, procedures and equipment operations as presented.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and report operations both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to operate small/light equipment, such as power tools.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other staff and the public.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Additional Information
Hiring Range: $20.81-$24.45
Full Salary Range: $20.81-$28.09
Hiring Timeline
This position will be posted until filled and can be closed an any time.
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.
General and Sensory Requirements
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.
Heavy Physical Demands
This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance.
Environment
Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in outdoor field settings but employees holding this position may work in varied indoor and outdoor locations. The noise level varies depending on activities or location. This position frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally involves work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, wind, or precipitation. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, be required to work at heights of up to forty (40) feet, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery, and handle potentially hazardous materials or biological substances.
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please contact jobs@parkeronline.org with questions regarding this position.
Salary : $21 - $24