Park Seasonal Laborer - Northwest and Downtown Park Operations



Job Details

Park Seasonal Laborer - Northwest and Downtown Park Operations
Employer

City and County of Denver

Salary

$10.20 - $13.97 Hourly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

On Call Regular

Job Number

CG2113-18 17518

Department

Parks and Recreation (DPR)

Opening Date

04/30/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

About Us

The secret is out: Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play. Being the best place to live isn't easy; maintaining such a reputation means we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. When you join us, you will employ your unique skills to do important and meaningful work critical to the success of both your organization and the city as a whole. Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks. 

Denver's Parks and Recreation Department boasts one of the most expansive and diverse park systems in the Rocky Mountain West offering:  more than 250 urban parks and parkways, 7 golf courses, one of the largest skate parks in the region, 14,000 acres of mountain parks, the Buffalo Bill Museum and bison herd, and a Ropes Challenge Course.  We also provide and manage 27 neighborhood recreation centers with 13 indoor and 16 outdoor pools that offer hundreds of affordable programs throughout the year to our community. 

About Our Job

Park Seasonal Laborer positions perform a wide variety of maintenance duties and are an integral part of providing enjoyable park experiences for the citizens and visitors of Denver!

Starting pay = $12/hr
 
Work Locations:  
3375 Park Ave West
4700 W Byron Pl
4495 N Jason St.
1387 Delaware St.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Performs routine landscaping.
  • Mows, aerates, and fertilizes sports fields, parks and other landscaped areas.
  • Loads and unloads equipment and supplies, cleans and cares for basic tools and equipment.
  • Assists in the repair of water line breaks, cuts and lays sod, cleans sprinkler lines, valves and heads.
  • Assists trades workers with painting and other assigned duties
  • Assists fence crews in the basic maintenance of ball fields, playgrounds, and construction of sprinkling systems.
  • Assists with horticultural tasks in flower beds and other plantings.
  • By position, may assist tree trimmers in the maintenance of trimming, removing, and spraying trees.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  • Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.
This is an on-call position which will work no more than 39 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules. This position will work an average of 39 hours per week.

About You

We are looking for hard-working and reliable individuals, who are highly conscious of safety considerations.  Incumbents should enjoy working outside, working on a wide range of equipment and tools and must be able to work holidays and weekends, as needed.  Additionally, our ideal candidate will have: 
  • Various maintenance, motorized equipment, and hand powered tool experience

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you have the following minimum qualifications:
  • At least 18 years old
  • By position, requires a valid driver's license.

About Everything Else

Classification Title: We call this job a Park Seasonal Laborer - Northwest District or Downtown Park Operations. The official job classification title is Park Seasonal Laborer.
Hiring Range: $10.20-$13.78
Application Process: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because this posting may close without advanced notice.
Assessments / Testing: This position does not require testing.
Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions. For more information about the selection and employment screening process, click here.
Probationary Period: This position may require the selected candidate to complete at least a six month probationary period prior to attaining career status with the City & County of Denver. For more information about the probationary period, click here.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Recruiter: MJG

To view the City and County of Denver's robust benefit package that only a multiple-industry employer can offer click the link below.

www.DenverGov.org/Benefits

01
Are you at least 18 years old?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Select your highest level of completed education:
  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • None of the Above
03
Indicate the area of study for your degree(s).
04
Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? (Not all positions require a valid drivers license):
  • Yes
  • No
05
I have experience with the following motorized equipment (select all that apply):
  • Commerical Trucks
  • Mowers
  • Tractors
  • Stump Grinders
  • Brush Chippers
  • Bobcats
  • Back hoe
  • Trencher
  • Skid-steer
  • Fork lift
  • Snow Plow
  • Other
  • None of the above
06
If you selected "Other", list the other motorized equipment you have experience with.
07
I have experience with the following hand power tools (select all that apply):
  • Weed whakers
  • Chainsaws
  • String Trimmer
  • Drill
  • Grinder
  • Sander
  • Saw
  • Nail gun
  • Pressure Washer
  • Snow Blower
  • Paint Sprayer
  • Other
  • None of the above
08
If you selected "Other", list the other hand power tools you have experience with.
09
I have the following maintenance experience (select all that apply):
  • Painting
  • Carpentry
  • Roofing
  • Asphalt
  • Planting/ Gardening
  • Concrete
  • Plumbing
  • Mowing
  • Weed mangement
  • Pruning
  • Irrigation
  • Other
  • None of the above
10
If you selected "Other", list the other maintenance areas you have experience with.
11
What days/ hours are you available to work? When are you available to Start working?
12
Why are you interested in the On Call Park Seasonal Laborer role with the Northwest District or Downtown Park Operations Team?

* Required Question

Employer
City and County of Denver
Address
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
Denver, Colorado, 80202

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