Parks Aide

City of Thornton; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thornton is seeking a Parks Aide to support daily park maintenance under supervision. The role involves operating equipment, mowing, planting, and basic repairs to keep parks safe and welcoming.

Hours vary with daylight; season runs March through October; rotating weekends and holidays required. Must be at least 16, with no formal education required. Suitable for flexible, outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old for general parks.
• Must be at least 18 years old for Mow Crew Aides.
• No education or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as trenchers, sod cutters, roto-tillers, skid steers, walk-behind mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, edgers and various hand tools.
• Mows, weeds, trims, and removes grass clippings.
• Waters, aerates, renovates and fertilizes turf areas.
• Plants, waters, edges, prunes and removes trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers.
• Clears snow and leaves from parks, rights-of-way, sidewalks, and sports fields and courts.
• Picks up trash and polices areas. Empties trash receptacles.

Skills

Public interaction

Outdoor work ability

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Adaptability to weather

Tools

Skid-steers

Roto-tillers

Sod cutters

Lawn mowers

String trimmers

Backpack blowers

Edgers

Job description

Hiring Rate for NEW employees:

Parks Aide - $15.65 - $18.37 per hour, based on qualifications.

Work Hours:

Hours vary. (Start and end times will adjust with daylight hours throughout the season.) Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Season runs from March/April through October.

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of maintenance duties including physical manual labor within the city's park system.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Operates equipment such as trenchers, sod cutters, roto-tillers, skid steers, walk-behind mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, edgers and various hand tools.
• Mows, weeds, trims, and removes grass clippings.
• Waters, aerates, renovates and fertilizes turf areas.
• Plants, waters, edges, prunes and removes trees, shrubs, bushes, and flowers.
• Clears snow and leaves from parks, rights-of-way, sidewalks, and sports fields and courts.
• Picks up trash and polices areas. Empties trash receptacles.
• Inspects, maintains, and performs minor repairs on maintenance equipment and at facilities.
• Monitors belts, pulleys, filters, tire pressure and fluid levels, greases fittings, changes oil and filters, cleans and replaces air filters, changes and sharpens blades, and adjusts mowing deck heights when necessary.
• Cleans and fuels equipment.
• Sets up appropriate traffic control devices when working in the right-of-way.
• May assist with computerized irrigation systems.
• May maintain ball field infield, including hand raking, compacting worn areas, edging lips, cleaning dug outs and bleacher areas, scarifying and dragging infields, spreading infield conditioners and drying agents, installing home plates and base anchors, and wetting infields.
• May be required to be on 24-hour on-call status for snow removal and other emergencies.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May include weekend work.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Must be at least 16 years in age for general parks.

Must be at least 18 years in age for Mow Crew Aides.

No education or experience required.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely matter as the job requires.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge of the operation of landscape equipment such as, but not limited to skid-steers, roto-tillers, sod cutters, trenchers, mowers, string trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers and various hand tools.

Skill in the safe operation of landscape and mowing equipment required to perform the duties of the job.

Skill in dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.

Ability to work well with the public and others.

Ability to follow oral and written directions from others.

Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, precipitation, and wind.

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, or flexible schedules.

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and make repetitive motions. The position is considered medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions. The employee is also required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.