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City Of Grand Junction Seasonal Turf Maintenance Worker in Grand Junction, Colorado
SEASONAL TURF MAINTENANCE WORKER
HIRING RANGE: $17.50 PER HOUR
About the Position:
We offer flexible work schedules, ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, the opportunity to earn paid vacation time and overtime in the first few months of employment, and we accommodate school schedules. Most opportunities provide for a six-month season, and, in some instances, up to 9 months.
Our Turf Maintenance crews work in nearly all our 36 developed parks, two municipal cemeteries, and other City properties. Skills learned on these crews will focus on mowing, string trimming, edging, and chemical control of turf areas. Our crews also manage topdressing of turf, aeration, reseeding, complete turf renovations, and new construction. Learn about weed identification, turfgrass maintenance practices, and construction techniques.
What You'll Do:
- Participate in the maintenance of parks, including mowing, string trimming, edging, and chemical control of turf areas.
- Assist in topdressing of turf, aeration, reseeding, complete turf renovations, and new construction.
- Learn about weed identification, turfgrass maintenance practices, and construction techniques.
This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
What We're Looking For:
- Must be 18+ years or older.
- Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
- Ability to maintain a great work ethic while working outside all day.
- Ambition and a desire to learn.
- Passion for outdoor recreation.
- Effective communication and active listening skills.
- Proclivity for processes and procedures.
- Experience with yard maintenance tools and equipment is beneficial, but we will provide training.
- Valid driver's license.
- Must be able to work early mornings.
- Applicants should be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identit , gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
About Us
What We Offer: *At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue *Healthy Accruals---earned time off to use as needed.
Working with the City provides a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute to the community, and be part of a dedicated team.
About the Team
The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining and developing vibrant recreational spaces and facilities for residents and visitors. The department manages 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, 5 indoor recreation facilities including the Orchard Mesa Pool, Lincoln Park Hospitality Suite, the Bookcliff Activity Center, Lincoln Park Barn, and the Senior Recreation Center, and a multitude of outdoor facilities which include the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, 2 City Cemeteries, Amphitheater at Las Colonias and the Lincoln Park Stadium Sports Complex.