Seasonal Reservoir Parks Keeper (Parks Steward)

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Seasonal Reservoir Parks Keeper to provide stewardship of public lands, perform maintenance, and ensure safety for visitors. This entry-level part-time role offers a chance to work outdoors and make a difference in the community. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be ready for manual labor. Join us for a rewarding experience in a beautiful setting!

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan

On-site fitness center

Internal educational programs

Qualifications

• No specific knowledge required.
• Ability to learn operation of equipment and tools.
• Perform manual labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding stewardship of public lands.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on facilities.
• Assist in special event/project implementation.

Skills

Courteous vehicle operation

Working effectively with employees and citizens

Maintaining a safe working environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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JOB LOCATION

5800 S Powhaton Rd Aurora, Colorado 80016-4284

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

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
  
  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hey there, nature enthusiast! Ever dreamt of trading your cubicle for a reservoir view and becoming a guardian of the great outdoors? The City of Aurora Open Space and Forestry Division is seeking a Reservoir Parkskeeper (that's our cool name for a Parks Steward!) to join our squad. You'll be on the front lines, providing outstanding stewardship of public lands, wielding everything from chainsaws to hand tools, and keeping our parks shipshape in all sorts of weather. If you've got a current driver's license and are ready to learn some cool skills like pesticide application and chipper operation, while maybe moving up to 100 pounds, we want you! Come help us provide safe and pleasant experiences for visitors and critters alike. Apply today – your future office awaits, and it's got way better views!

This position is classified as a VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. It does not provide medical benefits, but it does earn sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications; as soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The hiring rate for this position is $18.00/hour.

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
• Provides information to the public regarding resources, uses, rules, fees, etc.
• Assists in special event/project implementation
• Performs snow and ice removal as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• None
  
  

Experience:

• None
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Manual labor experience
  
  

Knowledge:

• No specific knowledge required
  
  

Skills:

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

Abilities:

• Learn operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
• Perform manual labor for extended periods of time
• Work independently and be self-motivated
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Handle stressful situations in a positive manner
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required:

• Current Driver's License with good driving record
• Colorado Basic Pesticide Training Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 months
• CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain within 6 months (VHNE)
• TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months (VHNE)
• TCIA Ground Operations Specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months (VHNE)
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of 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.)
• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), database systems, GIS, etc.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
  
  

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way 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.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, And Employment References:

As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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