SEASONAL PARKS WORKER

Salary : $15.30 - $17.04 Hourly

Location : Pueblo, CO

Job Type : Temporary / Seasonal

Job Number : 2502-P1003

Department : Parks & Recreation

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 8 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT :

This is a non-exempt, seasonal position limited to 1,300 hours annually. Under the supervision of the Parks Supervisor, Park Area Crew Leader, Pool Maintenance Mechanics, or Parks Caretakers, assists the full-time Parks Caretakers by working completely independently or leading a crew of other seasonal employees in performing unskilled to semi-skilled work in a variety of fields in the maintenance and upkeep of the public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, pools, and related facilities. Cuts grass, maintains ball fields, maintains pools, loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash and other debris including the collection and disposal of refuse at the park areas. Duties also may include operating vehicles and equipment in either a specific or a variety of maintenance, construction and / or utility tasks.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Performs work completely independently and / or leads a crew of other seasonal workers.
• Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion throughout the workday with close daily contact with unpleasant materials and for working outdoors under occasionally adverse weather conditions.
• May operate light duty vehicles, trucks, tractors, riding and push mowers, grass trimmers, chain saws, rakes, shovels, sprayers, blowers, and other hand tools.
• Cut grass with mowers and grass trimmers.
• Operates a variety of hand tools and power equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled painting work.
• Performs general maintenance in aquatic facilities.
• Monitors, handles, and installs chemicals for swimming pools under the direct supervision of the facility Certified Pool Operator.
• Performs light repairs to swimming pool structures, fences, and gates.
• Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, and other debris.
• Cleans, maintains, and services equipment and tools.
• Assists in the adjustment, repair, replacement, and installation of irrigation equipment.
• Performs athletic field preparation and maintenance.
• Picks up trash in the parks areas and disposes of it properly.
• Cleans restrooms and picnic pavilions.
• Maintains and performs light repair work on equipment, pools, buildings, and grounds operated by the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Moves and sets up for park functions including moving picnic tables, bleachers, and chairs for concerts and special events.
• Cuts down and removes limbs, branches, and trees that have been damaged by adverse weather conditions and performs preventive tree maintenance under the supervision of the Program Coordinator - Forestry.
• May be required to safely operates a motor vehicle for the purpose of driving to work locations and performing the essential functions of the position.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Position may require occasional overtime with some weekend and holiday work required. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion throughout the workday with close daily contact with unpleasant materials and working outdoors under occasionally adverse weather conditions. All City facilities and vehicles are tobacco-free.

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 City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the Benefits hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position. For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to

Benefits Package for Temporary / Seasonal Positions

Because of its reduced schedule, temporary and seasonal employment with the City gives you the time to maintain a quality work / life balance and offers the following benefits :

As a member you contribute a percentage of every check to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension.

City of Pueblo Temporary and Seasonal Employee Sick Leave Benefits

Beginning January 1, 2021, all employers in Colorado are required to provide paid sick leave to employees under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Said leave is accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours.

Per the Act, leave may be used for any of the following reasons :

The employee needs to care for a family member who has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.

The employee or family member has been the victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or harassment and needs to be absent from work for purposes related to such crime; or

A public official has ordered the closure of the school or place of care of the employee's child or of the employee's place of business due to a public health emergency, necessitating the employee's absence from work.

Consistent with the HWFA, part-time temporary and seasonal employees of the City shall not carry forward more than forty-eight (48) hours of unused sick leave from one year to the next.

Pueblo Municipal Code 6-6-5.5, 6-6-5 and 6-6-6

City employment as a temporary or seasonal employee means that the most you can expect to work is 1300 hours in a calendar year. Depending on the work schedule required by the hiring department, this means more time to spend with your family and / or doing other activities.