Parks Steward (Variable Hour Benefits Eligible)

Parks Steward

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

Are you tired of your office view being... well, an office? Do you dream of trading fluorescent lights for sunshine (and sometimes snow, dust, or even a little mud)? If you're ready to be the unsung hero our public lands deserve, ensuring safe and beautiful spaces for both critters and communities, then we have the perfect role for you!

We're seeking a passionate and proactive Parks Steward to join our team, someone who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty (literally!) and is excited to operate everything from hand tools to heavy machinery. Think of it as 'extreme gardening' meets 'community service' with more chainsaws, less cubicles, and a whole lot of fresh air!

Hiring salary : $18.00 / hour

The City of Aurora provides uniforms to selected candidates. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work up to 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays.

The Parks Steward is an integral member of the team responsible for maintenance and stewardship of public lands, resources, infrastructure, and facilities in order to provide safe and healthy homes for plants and animals, as well as safe and pleasant human experiences.

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

CPR and First Aid

TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist

TCIA Ground Operations Specialist

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

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.

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. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.