Seasonal Park Specialist

City of Pueblo; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Pueblo is seeking a non-exempt, seasonal Parks & Recreation worker who will operate hand tools and light equipment to maintain city parks and facilities. The role may involve leading a small crew of seasonal staff on various projects across parks, medians, and streetscapes.

Responsibilities include trash removal, basic janitorial tasks, and assisting with irrigation systems. The position emphasizes independence, safety, and initiative, with duties ranging from turf maintenance to

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and Colorado license within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of city parks, athletic fields, streetscapes, medians, and other city facilities.
• Perform cleaning, servicing, and light repairs of equipment and tools.
• Lead a crew of seasonal workers on special projects.
• Safely operate light-duty vehicles and power equipment.
• Maintain irrigation systems and assist with irrigation inspections and repairs.
• Load and dispose of trash and debris; perform janitorial duties as needed.
• Prepare fields, mark lines, and maintain ballfields for games and practices.

Skills

Hand tools

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Driving

Equipment operation

Tools

Irrigation tools

Job description

This is a non-exempt, seasonal position limited to 1,300 hours annually. Under the supervision of the Parks Crew leaders, Horticulture Crew leader, and the immediate supervisor. This position is distinguished by working completely independent or leading a crew of other seasonal workers. The employee will be expected to preform unskilled/semi-skilled work with independence and initiative in the maintenance and upkeep of city-maintained properties. Areas may include parks, athletic fields, streetscapes, medians, and other city owned facilities. Employee is expected to perform a full range of work assignments with the use of hand tools (shovels, rakes, trowels, etc.) also to includeoperating simple and complex mechanical equipment in the performance of duties in a variety of positions.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions and tasks required of the position

• The employee may be assigned to a specific partner, job task, or location.
• Cleans, maintains, and services equipment and tools.
• Maintains and preforms light repairs of equipment, buildings, and grounds of the Parks and Recreation department.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• May be required to lead a crew of other seasonal employees in special projects.
• Safely operate light-duty vehicles, and trash trucks for driving to work locations and performing the essential functions of the position.
• Safely operates a variety of hand tools, such as trash picker, mop, broom, shovels, rakes, and gas-powered equipment such as chainsaws and portable power washer.
• Assists in picking up trash within the work areas, parks, and streetscapes to dispose of properly.
• Operating vehicles and equipment in either specific or a variety of maintenance, construction and/or utility tasks to include light-duty vehicles, trucks, tractors, backhoes, trenchers, blowers, various other power equipment and hand tools.
• Assist with Parks trash removal program which includes emptying trash receptacles, clean and stock public bathrooms, graffiti removal, minor painting, and power washing.
• Loads and disposes of trash, debris, and refuseat various park locations.
• Maintains sprinkler and drip irrigation systems throughout the city.To assist in the inspection, adjustment, repair, replacement, and installation of irrigation system components including valves, heads, controllers, supply, lines, pumps, drip line and drip emitters.
• Cleanup of public bathrooms, disposal of trash, debris, and other janitorial/custodial duties in the assigned areas.
• The employee may be assigned to cut grass, prepare, and maintain ballfields for games or practices.
  • Drag the baseball/softball infield, using a field drag machine to build, repair and patch holes around the pitching mound, home plate, and turf playing field.
  • Prepares fields using chalk and/or a paint striping machine to paint base and foul lines. Sets up base blocks/anchors, and pitching mounds using tape measures, line level, and string.
• Load and unload dirt, gravel, trash, and other debris.
• May be required to care, cultivate, monitor, and maintain nursery plants for use within the city greenhouse.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with the general maintenance of all city parks facilities.
• Performs emergency duty after normal working hours. This position may require working weekends.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting and carrying moderate to heavy weight (up to 96 pounds).
• Driving motor vehicles.
• Considerable walking and standing, as well as other activities requiring a full range of body movement, including bending, kneeling, leaning, sitting, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
• Frequent hand/foot/eye coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Far and near visual acuity to read manuals, record data, monitor/observe instruments, gauges, and to safely operate equipment/vehicles to adequately perform maintenance operations.
• Ability to hear verbal instructions, warning signals and for troubleshooting.

This position requires:

• Commercial irrigation systems and related components and/or the ability to learn about commercial irrigation systems.
• Materials, tools, and equipment used to perform irrigation maintenance.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of turf maintenance, and the operation of turf maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of the preparation of recreation and professional athletic fields.
• Knowledge of greenhouse practices, care of plants, including cultivating plants from seed, splitting, transplanting and propagating, trimming and pruning.
• Knowledge of the types and application of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.

Requires ability to:

• Use common hand tools, such as shovels, pickaxes, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Operates motorized vehicles and other related equipment
• Establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cooperative, and productive working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and posted schedules.
• Follow city policies and regulations.
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner

In addition to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, the position requires:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must submit to and pass a preemployment drug screen
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of the license

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This position involves outdoor work with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, and various cleaning chemicals. The work may also be performed around water, electrical currents, traffic, and other potentially hazardous conditions.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.

Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS:

The "Benefits" hyperlink at the top of this (on line) job posting provides a summary of the benefits associated with this position.