Parks Steward (Variable Hour Benefits Eligible)

City of Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Job summary

The City of Aurora is looking for a passionate Parks Steward dedicated to maintaining the community’s parks. You will be responsible for the stewardship of public lands and operate various tools and machinery. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least six months of manual labor experience.

The position offers a salary of $18.00 per hour, medical benefits, paid time off, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 6 months manual labor experience required.
• Current Driver's License with good driving record is necessary.
• Ability to obtain Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate within 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding stewardship of public lands.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities and properties.
• Plant and care for trees and vegetation.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Working effectively with employees and citizens

Maintaining a safe working environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chainsaws

Job description

Job Location: 13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well‑Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Parks Steward – someone who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty (literally) and is excited to operate hand tools to heavy machinery.

This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future VHBE Parks Stewards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified and their qualifications match the position's needs. This posting will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants are obtained; however, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice.

Hiring Salary: $18.00/hour

The City of Aurora provides uniforms to selected candidates.

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), with up to 40 hours per week.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides outstanding stewardship of the public lands under care
• Performs maintenance and repair work on facilities and properties
• Plants and cares for trees and vegetation
• Properly operates and maintains equipment
• Updates records concerning materials and equipment used
• Maintains and enforces safety regulations and procedures
• Performs work to complete special functions with all user groups and between city departments
• Performs snow and ice removal as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• 6 months manual labor experience

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid
• TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist & TCIA Ground Operations Specialist (if employed in the Forestry division)

Knowledge

• Applicable safety practices and procedures
• Methods, materials, equipment, and operating procedures utilized in the assigned functions
• Effect of weather conditions on maintenance needs and procedures

Skills

• Vehicle operation
• Working effectively with employees and citizens
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Abilities

• Operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Current Driver's License with good driving record
• Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate (or ability to obtain within 2 months) if employed in the Open Space division

Working Conditions

Essential Personnel: When a local emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands

• Heavy work that involves moving no more than 100 pounds with or without assistance at a time
• Continuous walking and standing to implement projects
• Continuous pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing to implement work
• Continuous hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
• Continuous vision to read reports, manuals, written materials, instruments and gauges
• Continuous good speech communication, hearing, and listening for effective communication with others

Work Environment

• Works both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes

Equipment Used

• Operates equipment and vehicles common to maintenance functions (trucks, chippers, chainsaws, hand tools, power tools, stump grinder, spray rigs, etc.) if employed in the Forestry division
• Operates zero‑turn mowers, string trimmers, push mowers, edgers, and other park maintenance equipment if employed in the Parks division
• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), database systems, GIS, etc.
• May use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools) in the course of employment

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. The records will not be used to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug‑free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety‑sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.