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City Of Montrose Seasonal Parks & Special Projects Division Worker in Montrose, Colorado
POSITION: Seasonal Parks & Special Projects Worker
DUTIES: Under general supervision and direction from higher-level parks personnel. Performs a variety of assigned duties and responsibilities involved in the maintenance city parks and the cemetery and performs special projects related to activities within public works. Learns and adheres to safety standards. Supervision Received: Work under the general direction and guidance of the Parks and Special Projects Superintendent and Parks Division Team Leaders. 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. Physical Demands: Requires ability to perform heavy manual labor. Strenuous physical work requiring ability to lift fifty pounds frequently and one hundred pounds occasionally; frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination. Occasional hand/eye coordination for operation of equipment; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Work Environment: Outside work, with exposure to outside elements. Requires driving and walking during inclement weather. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, twist or crawl. Frequent exposure to pesticides and herbicides, and occasional exposure to loud noise and airborne particles. Performs assigned duties in the maintenance and control of parks, recreation trails and cemetery within the City. May apply herbicides, fungicides and pesticides safely and maintain precise records of chemicals used Operates maintenance equipment, tractors, string trimmers, power rakes, sprayers, mowers and power tools. Assist with irrigation system repair. Maintain equipment including checking for proper fluid levels, tire pressure and report issues. Provide excellent customer service and direct inquiries to appropriate department.
REQUIREMENTS: 1.Ability to calculate basic math. 2.Ability to interpret and follow instructions. 3.Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools. 4.Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. 5.Ability to comply with safety standards. 6.Must be able to exercise sound judgment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be 16 years of age or older. Previous experience in similar position preferred. Knowledge of plant and insect identification is desirable. Valid Colorado driver's license with acceptable driving record.
WAGE: $17.00 Hourly
SHIFTS: 40 hours per week up to 23 weeks, days and times may vary OR 40 hours per week up to 12 weeks, days and times may vary.
JOB SITE: Montrose, CO
BENEFITS: See the application link to view all benefits for the City of Montrose. $500 bonus for employees with a CDL and $500 bonus for employees with a Pesticide/Herbicide license* $250 bonus for staying the full seasonal contract length Free Black Canyon Golf Course membership during the seasonal contract length *Must fulfill the entire contract to be eligible for the bonus.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).