Seasonal - Parks Maintenance Worker - Simd (PT Maintenance Support)

Description / Position Overview

SEASONAL - Parks Maintenance Worker

• SIMD (PT Maintenance Support)

In this position, you will assist with the maintenance of medians, rights-of-way, and parks.

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).

Anticipated dates of employment are from May through September. Normal hours worked will be 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (some weekends and holidays).

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Mow, trim, weed, aerate, seed, top dress, edge, and rake

• Maintain and repair irrigation systems

• Pick up trash

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment such as trucks, trailers, riding and push mowers, and tractors

• Ability to safely operate hand tools

Successful candidates will have

• Be at least 17 years of age

• Have landscape or facility maintenance experience

• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Ideal candidates will also have

• Experience working with irrigation systems

• Specialized training in landscaping or grounds maintenance

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The ability to stand, sit, stoop, walk, climb, bend, and lift up to 60 pounds occasionally is also required.

Environmental Conditions: This position requires working outside in all weather conditions and along high traffic areas.

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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