Location: Brighton,CO, USA
Seasonal Parks Worker-160945
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Seasonal Parks Worker-160945
Salary
$41,600.00 Annually
Location
Brighton, CO
Job Type
Seasonal 3
Job Number
06435
Department
Parks and Open Space
Division
North Region Operations
Opening Date
09/26/2024
Closing Date
11/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Our Mission
At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.
Cultural Competencies/EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
To perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of parks, trails, and related facilities.
Note: This is a temporary, seasonal position.
Examples of Duties for Success
+ Perform a full range of turf maintenance duties, including but not limited to: watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf.
+ Perform a full range of shrub and flower bed maintenance; plant, water, fertilize, and maintain landscaped areas including bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; control weeds.
+ Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs to provide clearance of sidewalks, signs and lights, as well as to ensure the continued health of the bush, tree, or shrub.
+ Perform a variety of duties in the maintenance and repair of the irrigation system; change and adjust heads; maintain controllers; assist in irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
+ Operate A full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, mowers, edges, blowers, forklift, tractors, loaders, and hand and power tools; maintain tools and equipment and perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
+ Inspect and maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; sand and paint trash receptacles, picnic tables and related items.
+ Identify plant and animal pests to be controlled; measure, mix, and apply chemicals to trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases; set and monitor rodent traps.
+ Remove fallen trees, stumps, fallen limbs, and related debris resulting from storm damage and general conditions.
+ Patrol parks and trails; identify maintenance needs and safety hazards; report needs to appropriate staff.
+ Remove graffiti along trails, in parks, and in other areas.
+ Rake leaves and clear debris from walks, trails, fields, and other facilities; sweep trail roads and parking lots; pick up trash.
+ Clean and maintain restrooms; stock restrooms with necessary supplies; repair toilets, urinals, and faucets.
+ Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
+ Perform winterizing maintenance in parks, gardens, and County owned facilities; remove snow.
+ Inspect and maintain play equipment, picnic tables, and other related parks equipment and facilities; install and repair playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; sand and paint trash receptacles, picnic tables, and related items.
+ Determine appropriate methods, sequences, and layout of work detail.
+ Assist in the construction of various projects; assist in the maintenance of roads and parking lots.
+ Assist in the set-up and removal of equipment needed for special events.
+ Deal courteously and tactfully with the public in response to inquiries and complaints; provide information regarding rules and regulations of the parks, trails, and other facilities.
+ Supervise seasonal and volunteer staff.
+ Assist in the setup and operations of the Adams County Fair; prepare signs.
+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications for Success
+ Basic methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of trails, parks, landscaped areas, and related facilities.
+ Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of basic parks maintenance tools and equipment.
+ Occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
+ Preventive maintenance requirements.
+ Safe work practices.
+ Learn to use, operate, and maintain chemical spraying equipment in performance of chemical spraying duties.
+ Learn to operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
+ Learn to use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment.
+ Learn County policies, procedures, and codes related to grounds maintenance.
+ Learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
+ Identify plant and animal pests that are harmful to plants.
+ Learn chemical pesticides and herbicides and their use.
+ Learn the operating characteristics of and repair principles used on irrigation systems.
+ Learn the watering requirements for lawns, trees and plants, and various types of soil.
+ Perform park maintenance, landscaping, reconstruction, and repair work.
+ Perform minor or routine maintenance and repair of recreation equipment, picnic tables, and pavilions.
+ Deal tactfully with the public.
+ Understand and follow oral and written directions.
+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
More Qualifications for Success
+ Education and Training: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
+ Experience:Some grounds maintenance or related experience.
+ License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
+ Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
+ Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
+ Exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and mechanical hazards.
+ Availability for on-call and stand-by call.
Adams County complies with Colorados Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicants age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Employees in this benefit class are eligible based on the number of hours worked and the duration of employment.
Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the 457b deferred compensation plan:
+ Duration - 3 months or less
+ Weekly Hours - Any
+ Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
+ Lactation friendly certified workplace
OR
+ Duration - Up to 12 months
+ Weekly Hours - 29 or less hours
+ Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the the medical plan for the employee and child(ren) only as well as the 457b deferred compensation plan:
+ Duration - At least 3 months and up to 12 months
+ Weekly Hours - 30 or more
+ Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
+ Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
+ Yes, I understand and agree
+ Yes, I understand but disagree.
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Do you possess formal or informal education or training that includes reading and writing at a level adequate to perform the required duties?
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you possess grounds maintenance or related experience?
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you currently possess or do you have the ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire?
+ Yes
+ No
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Agency
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
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