PARKS SEASONAL WORKER

Wellington, CO; Wellington (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established municipality is seeking a dedicated Parks Seasonal Worker to support the maintenance of parks, open spaces, and trails. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks such as cleaning, mowing, and preparing sports fields for events. Ideal candidates will have a passion for outdoor work and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while enjoying the outdoors. If you're looking for a rewarding seasonal role that makes a difference, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Reimbursement for Safety Footwear

Qualifications

• Experience in parks, trails, and open spaces maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform daily maintenance tasks and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily parks tasks including litter removal and restroom cleaning.
• Assist in preparations and setup for Town events, including weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic Maintenance Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Small Maintenance Equipment

Agricultural Equipment

Job description

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Reports To: Parks and Recreation Manager

FSLA: Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Summary: The Parks Seasonal Worker performs daily maintenance and semi-skilled tasks required to provide and improve high-quality parks, open spaces, and trails amenities. This position will also help with special event preparation and implementation.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to follow the Town of Wellington and Parks and Recreation Department policies, procedures, safety protocols and specific job tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to work alone, with and without direct supervision through direct communication, planning, and scheduling daily maintenance and semi-skilled tasks.
• Must possess or be able to purchase ANSI certified safety toe footwear (i.e. steel or composite toe). Receipt Required. You may be reimbursed 50% of the cost of footwear up to $50.
• Perform daily parks tasks including litter and recycling removal, cleaning restrooms, playground maintenance and safety checks, mowing, string trimming, backpack blowing, and edging.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks such as but not limited to: small maintenance equipment use, plowing snow/snow removal, operating agricultural equipment, landscaping and sports field maintenance.
• Prepare sports fields for games, including but not limited to infield preparation, field chalking, field painting, setting out bases, etc.
• Make minor repairs and report issues with vehicles and equipment to direct supervisor.
• Assists in preparations and setup for Town events which may require flexed scheduling and working on weekends and/or holidays.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in parks, trails, and open spaces maintenance.

Working Conditions:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Frequent work in outside settings with exposure to weather and other environmental factors.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds.
• Occasional work in a standard office environment.
• May be subject to noise and chemical dust. May work with hazardous chemicals in a liquid, vapor, or solid form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal function of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This job posting is not considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

The Town of Wellington is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is the equal opportunity employment policy of the Town to make all recruitment, hiring, and placement decisions, as well as other employment decisions on the basis of the qualifications of the individuals considered for the position to be filled, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex or national origin.

All applicants must be physically able to perform the essential job functions outlined above with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

TO APPLY; Please submit your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]. Position will remain open until filled.