Parks Maintenance Worker TEMP

Job Description:

Parks Maintenance Worker TEMP

Description

Overview

We are looking for a Temporary Parks Worker to join our team!

Natural Resources manages Larimer County's great outdoor places, including open spaces and magnificent water-based recreation areas, and fosters responsible land stewardship through weed management and healthy forest practices.

Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.

This is a temporary full-time position that may last u p to 10 months . This position may work weekends and holidays.

To learn more about what we do, visit www.larimer.org/naturalresources .

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Performing general upkeep and cleaning of campgrounds and park facilities.
• Maintaining park landscapes, including mowing, watering, pruning, and controlling weeds.
• Operating and maintaining light equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and hand tools used in park maintenance.
• Assisting park visitors by providing information on recreational opportunities and explaining park regulations.
• Completing additional duties as needed to support park operations and job responsibilities.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Parks_Maintenance_Worker_TEMP.

What we're looking for:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and traverse long distances over rough terrain.
• Capacity to push, pull, and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Skill in operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment, such as mowers and string trimmers.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor to greet and assist a diverse range of park visitors.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, agency representatives, and community members.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Driver's license by date of hire required.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$15.00 - $20.00 Hourly