Seasonal Specialist - Parks

Salary : $16.38 - $20.80 Hourly

Location : Westminster, CO

Job Type : Seasonal, Non Benefited

Job Number : 24-00056

Department : Parks, Rec and Libraries

Division : 23 Parks, Golf and Open Space

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : 5 / 27 / 2024 8 : 30 AM Mountain

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Seasonal Specialist positions are responsible for a variety of maintenance work including mowing, edging, planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and light construction.

These positions work in a variety of areas including Athletic Fields, Greenhouse, Open Space and, Parks, Mechanics, Standley Lake, and the Promenade.

These positions are physically demanding in nature with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Most positions work four 10-hour days during the week (Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday) or at Standley Lake (Friday through Monday), however hours may vary with possible weekend, holiday, and special events.

Some positions available beginning in March. Most positions will begin after April 14th and last through October 10th.

Benefits as a result of working in this position, you will :

• Learn new skills in the Parks and Facility grounds Maintenance industry.
• Learn how to operate a variety of machines used in parks maintenance including a variety of hand tools and light equipment.
• Enhance the customer service of patrons by providing excellent park and facility grounds conditions.
• Work outside with extraordinary Colorado views.
• Enjoy free access to City of Westminster Recreation Facilities.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES / GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission : Westminster's purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive.

Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging.

Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - Pride - Integrity - Responsibility - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources;

and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department's mission : Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to :

• Demonstrate knowledge of practices used in park maintenance, lake maintenance, construction and repair
• May operate equipment such as mowers, weeders, backpack blowers, hand tools and pick-up trucks
• Demonstrate understanding and importance of safety rules and procedures
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate the ability to take care of equipment
• Work independently and in a team environment and show initiative to complete tasks
• Assist the public and City staff in a friendly and helpful manner establishing effective working relationships
• Work in a high-use public facility environment

All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

1. Assist with grounds maintenance which may include the following :

• Mowing, edging, and weeding of parks, trails, lake, and right-of-ways
• Planting and maintaining of trees, flowers and shrubs at parks
• Removal of trash, cleaning of shelters, restrooms, and picnic shelters

2. Assists in applying granular and liquid fertilization applications

3. Operates light and heavy equipment including chippers, chainsaws, landscape construction equipment, skid-steers, industrial mowers, pick-up trucks (as approved by supervisor), mowers, backpack blowers, small dump trucks (as approved by supervisor), or similar equipment

4. Performs general custodial work at public facilities and open space areas including removing trash and cleaning of shelters and restrooms

5. Painting designated facilities and structures

6. Assists with a variety of construction-related projects and playground maintenance

7. Assists an Irrigator while making repairs

8. Performs irrigation system checks to ensure the system is operating efficiently

9. Possesses a valid driver's license and maintains a safe driving record (for those approved to drive)

10. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Athletic Field Job Specific Functions :

1. Assists with :

• Dragging and lining fields, and packing home plate areas and pitching mounds
• Reading and following athletic event schedules, attending athletic events, and other related meetings
• Performing tractor work, fence repair, and irrigation

Greenhouse Job Specific Functions :

1. Assists with annual bed preparation, planting, maintenance, irrigation, fertilization, weeding, soil conditioning, pruning and displays

Open Space & Forestry Job Specific Functions :

1. Assists in tree trimming and removal operations by cutting, hauling, and chipping brush

2. Assists with weekend volunteer projects in Open Space areas when needed

Parks Job Specific Functions :

1. Assists with :

• Planting and maintaining of trees and shrubs at parks, City facilities, and right-of-ways
• Performing tractor work, fence repair, and irrigation

Mechanics Helper

1. Assists mechanics in repairs of small and large equipment, tire repair, oil changes and related mechanical work

2. Retrieves and delivers parts

Promenade Job Specific Functions :

1. Assists in the maintenance of the Promenade Facility, including repairing and maintaining permanent structures in the Promenade

2. Performs general custodial work and day porter service at public facilities, including removing trash

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs general routine maintenance as needed

2. Follows safety procedures and uses personal protection equipment such as goggles and ear protection

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS / PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required :

• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply, must be 18 for most positions; limited positions are available for applicants ages 16 and 17
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Preferred :

• Valid driver's license and maintenance of a safe driving record
• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas :
• Daily maintenance of parks, open space and / or athletic fields
• Operating light equipment and tools such as pick-up trucks, mowers, chippers, skid-steers
• Planting, pruning, irrigating, fertilizing and maintaining flower gardens
• Light maintenance and repair of fences or structures, custodial work

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to :

• Frequently sit, stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Occasionally step up and down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

Physical Requirements

This position requires a moderate degree of physical stamina and strength, including the ability to :

• Frequently sit, stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Occasionally squat, bend, kneel, twist, climb, balance and reach over head
• Occasionally lift, carry, push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequently use hands and fingers for fine manipulation; occasionally use light and firm grasp
• Occasionally step up and down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Frequently see objects up close to perform office tasks and far away to observe activity for safety hazards or problems
• Constantly use hearing to interact with guests and staff and recognize trouble outside of view
• Occasionally use sufficient physical strength, stamina and agility to perform emergency work in various capacities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with constant exposure to extreme temperatures year-round. Position is responsible for the maintenance of all City parks, forestry, open space, and athletic fields throughout the year.

Snow removal at City facilities, parks, and trails is done when needed.

Required Materials and Equipment

Operates light equipment such as pick-up trucks, small dump trucks, tractors, horticultural hand tools, rototillers, water equipment, trenchers, sod-cutters, pruners, and other equipment as necessary.

Depending on the project, may also utilize small tools such as hammers, shovels, saws, measuring tape, levels, drills, and power tools to complete assigned responsibilities

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the United States and must successfully pass a criminal background check, reference check, and substance screen.

There may be additional pre-employment requirements depending on the nature of the position.

We are a caring, courteous, team-oriented organization committed to public service excellence. Employees thrive in a culture that is respectful, professional and diverse.

Our work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Westminster is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.

Do you meet the minimum age requirement of 16 years of age for this position?

Are you currently at least 18 years of age?

If you are not currently 18 years old, what date will you turn 18 (month / day / year)? If you are already at least 18 years of age, please respond with N / A.

Of the areas available for summer employment (athletic fields, greenhouse, open space & forestry, parks, mechanics helper, or irrigation), please indicate the top three areas that you would be interested in working.

If you have no preference, please respond with N / A.

Do you have grounds maintenance experience?

Please describe your grounds maintenance experience in detail (include any experience with mowing, planting trees and shrubs, painting, removing trash, cleaning public areas, and working on carpentry and construction projects).

If you have no experience, please respond with N / A.

Do you have experience and proficiency operating light or heavy equipment including, mowers, weeders, chainsaws, chippers, skid-steers, and basic construction power and hand tools?

If you answered yes to having experience and proficiency operating light or heavy equipment, please describe the equipment that you have used and the level of experience.

If you answered no, please respond with N / A.

Do you have experience with athletic field maintenance (dragging and lining fields, packing home plate and pitching mounds, athletic events)?

Do you have experience working in a greenhouse or in garden maintenance?

Do you have experience working on open trails, climbing trees, or tree trimming?

Do you have mechanical experience repairing small and / or large equipment or tires, changing oil, or other related work?

Do you have irrigation experience?

Are you available to work April 14th through October 10th, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays?

Please give the exact date you are available to begin working.

This position works four 10-hour days from 6 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. during the week and / or on the weekend. Are you available to work these days and hours?

Please list any specific dates that you are not available to work from your application date until October 10th. If none, please respond with N / A.

Are you able to work outdoors with exposure to a varied climate?

Do you have a current valid driver's license and safe driving record?

Have seven (7) or more points been assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years?

If you answered yes to having seven (7) or more points assessed against your driving record in the last three (3) years, please explain.

If you answered no, please respond with N / A.

Required Question